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A miner was loading holes from the ground when a piece of rock fell from the roof and struck him. The miner died from his injuries.
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 September 2, 2025, a blaster was loading holes from the ground when a piece of rock fell from the roof and struck him. The blaster died from his injuries.
FAI-F010C87-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Underground
(Crushed, Broken Limestone)
Fatal Fall of Roof Accident
September 2, 2025
Torrance Mine (UG)
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC
Torrance, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
ID No. 36-08484
