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May 2, 2023 Fatality

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Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: Plant 280 - Brookings, South Dakota
Mine Controller: Jason Bowes; Miranda C Bowes Peterson
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel
Incident Date/Time: May 2, 2023 01:00 pm
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A miner died when he was run over by a mobile stacker belt conveyor.

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 May 2, 2023, a miner died when he was struck by a mobile radial stacker conveyor.

FINAL REPORT

FAI-6901539-1

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Surface 
(Construction Sand and Gravel)

Fatal Powered Haulage Accident 
May 2, 2023

Plant 280
Bowes Construction Inc
Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota
ID No. 39-01505