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May 19, 2025 Fatality

Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: Silver Lake Mine - San Bernardino, California
Mine Controller: Scott R Descher
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Iron Ore
Incident Date/Time: May 19, 2025 01:58 pm
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A truck driver died when the articulated truck he was operating traveled through a gate, over a berm, and fell down an approximately forty-foot highwall to the bench below.

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 May 19, 2025, a miner died when the haul truck he was operating traveled through a berm and over an approximately forty-foot highwall to the bench below.