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November 5, 2024 Fatality

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Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: Cactus - Crane, Texas
Mine Controller: Samuel G Hurworth
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Crushed Broken Stone NEC
Incident Date/Time: November 5, 2024 01:15 pm
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A haul truck driver died when his haul truck fell down an embankment after the ground gave way under the haul trucks rear tires.

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 November 5, 2024, a miner died when the haul truck he was operating over travelled a dump point.  The edge of the dump point failed, causing the haul truck to travel backwards, overturn, and land on the roof of the cab. 

FINAL REPORT

FAI-6938183-1

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Surface
(Crushed, Broken Limestone)

Fatal Powered Haulage Accident
November 5, 2024

Cactus
DelHur Industries, Inc.
McCamey, Crane County, Texas
ID No. 41-05396

Accident Investigators