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May 1, 2025 fatality - Preliminary Report

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Preliminary Report Overview

A contract miner died after material from a tailings cell pushed the excavator he was operating off a bench, causing it to overturn and become engulfed with material.

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.