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A miner died after his haul truck travelled through a berm and became submerged in a pond.
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 September 12, 2023, a haul truck operator died after his haul truck backed through the berm at a dump point and became submerged in a pond.
FAI-7019066-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface
(Crushed & Broken Limestone)
Powered Haulage Accident
September 12, 2023
Cape Sandy #1
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc
Leavenworth, Crawford County, Indiana
ID No. 12-00084
Accident Investigators
