A miner died after an excavated trench collapsed and engulfed him.
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.
January 3, 2025 Fatality
MINE FATALITY – On January 3, 2025, a miner died when an excavated trench collapsed and engulfed him. The victim was replacing a 12-inch discharge line in the trench when the wall collapsed.