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July 26, 2025 Fatality


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Accident Classification: Electrical
Location: Stillwater Mine - Stillwater, Montana
Mine Controller: Sibanye Stillwater Limited
Mine Type: Underground
Mined Material: Platinum Group Ore
Incident Date/Time: July 26, 2025 10:45 am
PRELIMINARY REPORT

An electrician was electrocuted when he contacted energized 13,200 Volt switchgear in a power center.

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 July 26, 2025, an electrician was electrocuted when he came in contact with one phase of a 13,200-volt three phase power source.