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March 28, 2025 Fatality

Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: South Plant - Washington, Kansas
Mine Controller: Manetha Holle; Jay Holle
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel
Incident Date/Time: March 28, 2025 08:07 pm
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A front-end loader operator died when the front-end loader he was operating became engulfed in sand from a highwall.

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 March 28, 2025, a miner was fatally injured at a surface mine when sand from the highwall engulfed the front-end loader he was operating.  The miner was digging sand from the toe of the highwall.

FINAL REPORT

FAI-F017CA3-1

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Surface
(Construction Sand and Gravel)

Fatal Powered Haulage Accident
March 28, 2025

South Plant
Midwest Materials By Mueller Inc
Hanover, Washington County, Kansas
ID No. 14-01414

Accident Investigators