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August 22, 2024 Fatality

Lapse in Appropriations

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Accident Classification: Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall
Location: Onyx Sterling Pit - Worcester, Massachusettes
Mine Controller: John D Durkin
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel
Incident Date/Time: August 22, 2024 08:00 am
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A miner died when a highwall collapsed on the excavator he was operating.

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 August 22, 2024, a miner operating an excavator died when the highwall he was working near collapsed on the excavator.

FINAL REPORT

FAI-F011AFE-1

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Surface
(Crushed and Broken Stone)

Fall of Face, Rib, Slide or Highwall Accident
August 22, 2024

Onyx Sterling Pit
Onyx Corporation
Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts 
ID No. 19-01284

Accident Investigators