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A contractor died when the excavator he was tramming toppled forward, causing the cab to land on a boulder.
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 29, 2025, a contractor died when the excavator he was tramming toppled forward, causing the cab to land on a boulder.
FAI-F012E24-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface
(Dimensional Granite Stone)
Machinery Accident Fatality Report
July 29, 2025
Papich Construction Company, Inc (P599)
Pismo Beach, California
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