An official website of the United States government.
Here’s how you know
The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
A contract site manager was injured when he fell approximately 18 feet through an opening on the fifth floor and landed on the fourth floor of a hoist house. On August 1, 2026, he died from complications related to those 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 July 29, 2026, a contractor miner was injured after falling approximately 18 feet through an opening located on the fifth floor of the surface portion of the #3 hoist, and landing on the floor below. On August 1, 2026, the contractor miner died from complications related to those injuries.
