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May 8, 2024 Fatality

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Accident Classification: Electrical
Location: US Aggregates-Flat Rock Plant - Shelby Indiana
Mine Controller: Heritage Group
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Crushed Crushed Broken Limestone NEC
Incident Date/Time: May 8, 2024 11:20 am
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A contractor performing rigging duties for a crane operation died from an electrical shock after the crane contacted a powerline.

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 8, 2024, a miner was electrocuted while unloading a roll of belt from a trailer.  The miner was performing rigging duties when the crane boom contacted an overhead high-voltage powerline.

FINAL REPORT

FAI-7019093-1

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Surface
(Crushed, Broken Limestone)

Fatal Electrical Accident
May 8, 2024

Belt Tech Industrial Inc (VIT)
Washington, Indiana

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