June 9, 2023 Fatality - Preliminary Report

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June 9, 2023 Fatality

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Preliminary Report Overview

A contract truck driver died when he was struck by an excavator bucket. A contractor crew was using the excavator to assist in unloading a 10,000-gallon fuel tank from a lowboy trailer when the excavator bucket suddenly moved.

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.