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A miner was fatally injured when his personal vehicle collided with a customer truck while both vehicles were traveling in opposite directions on an icy mine access road.
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.
MINE FATALITY – On January 17, 2023, a miner was fatally injured when his personal car collided with a customer truck. Both vehicles were traveling toward each other in opposite directions on an icy mine access road.
FAI-6872501-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface
(Hydraulic Cement)
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident
January 17, 2023
Mojave Plant & Quarry
Calportland
Mojave, Kern County, California
ID No. 04-00036
Accident Investigator
