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November 22, 2025 Fatality

Accident Classification: Handling Material
Location: Carlsbad Plant - Carlsbad, NM
Mine Controller: Texas United Corp
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Salt
Incident Date/Time: November 22, 2025 03:45 pm
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A miner died after he was engulfed by salt while pressure washing a silo.

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.