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A miner died when material from the roof and rib fell onto the loader he was operating.
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 July 12, 2025, a miner died when material within an active stope caved onto the Load Haul Dump loader he was operating.
FAI-F01495E-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Underground
(Lead-Zinc Ore)
Fatal Fall of Roof or Back Accident
July 12, 2025
Young Mine
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC
New Market, Jefferson County, Tennessee
ID No. 40-00168
Accident Investigator
