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A miner died after being engulfed by a collapsing 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 the cause of the accident.
MINE FATALITY – On November 13, 2023, a pit wall collapsed engulfing an excavator operator while he was outside of the excavator.
FAI-6972949-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface
(Kaolin and Ball Clay)
Fatal Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall Accident
November 13, 2023
Piedmont Mining, LLC (B2884)
McIntyre, Wilkinson County, Georgia
at
Wrens Plant
KaMin LLC
Wrens, Jefferson County, Georgia
ID No. 09-00143
