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March 1, 2023 Fatality

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Accident Classification: Machinery
Location: Elkhorn Stone - Pike, Kentucky
Mine Controller: CRH PLC
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Crushed Broken Sandstone
Incident Date/Time: March 1, 2023 10:30 am
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A contractor employee died when the bulldozer he was operating backed over a spoil bank, left the bench area, and rolled down an embankment. The contractor employee was ejected from the bulldozer.

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.

FATALITY ALERT

MINE FATALITY – On March 1, 2023, a miner died when the bulldozer he was operating went over an embankment, ejecting him from the operator’s cab.

FINAL REPORT

FAI-4408672-1

UNITED STATES 
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Surface
(Crushed, Broken Sandstone)

Fatal Machinery Accident
March 1, 2023

Bizzack Construction LLC (V409)
Lexington, Kentucky

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