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A contractor employee died after the bulldozer he was operating backed over the edge of a highwall.
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 thecause of the accident.
MINE FATALITY – On June 22, 2023, a contract bulldozer operator died when the bulldozer he was operating backed off the edge of a highwall. The bulldozer operator was clearing the bench in preparation for drilling and blasting and had removed the berms along the edge.
FAI-6878447-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface
(Crushed and Broken Stone)
Fatal Machinery Accident
June 22, 2023
LB3 Enterprises, Inc (Z740)
Lakeside, California
at
Chula Vista Quarry
CalMat Co
Chula Vista, San Diego County, CaliforniaID No. 04-
04080
