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While performing elevator testing, a miner died when the elevator descended and struck him on the first-floor platform.
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 August 26, 2025, an electrician died while performing elevator testing. The elevator car descended and struck the electrician on the first-floor elevator platform.
