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February 6, 2023 Fatality

Accident Classification: Electrical
Location: Greenbrier Quarry, Faulkner, Arkansas
Mine Controller: Rogers Group Inc
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Crushed Broken Sandstone
Incident Date/Time: February 6, 2023 04:10 pm
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A haul truck driver raised the truck bed into an overhead 13,200V voltage power line. The driver exited the truck to extinguish a fire on the truck's tire and was electrocuted when he tried to reenter the truck.



The information provided in this notice is based on preliminary data ONLY and does not represent final determination regarding the nature of the incident or conclusions regarding the cause of the accident.