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October 17, 2026 Fatality

Accident Classification: Slip or Fall of Person
Location: Moorhead Wet Plant - Conroe, Texas
Mine Controller: James E Welch; Evelyn Welch
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel
Incident Date/Time: October 17, 2026 12:38 pm
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A miner died when he fell through an opening on the second floor of the wash plant onto the concrete floor 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.