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August 7, 2025 Fatality


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Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: 202501 - Rockland, Michigan
Mine Controller: Rick Trapp, Nick Trapp
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel
Incident Date/Time: August 7, 2025 12:00 am
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A miner died when the front-end loader he was operating went over a highwall and fell approximately 70 feet.

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 7, 2025, a contractor died after the front-end loader he was operating traveled over the edge of a highwall, falling approximately 70 feet.