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August 13, 2026 Fatality - Preliminary Report

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Preliminary Report Overview

On August 13, 2026, a miner died after falling from a hopper onto an overland belt conveyor and becoming engulfed by material from the hopper. 

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.