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September 2, 2026 Fatality

Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: Plant #3 - Kimberly, Idaho
Mine Controller: Robert S Hall Jr; Robert S Hall Sr; Jeffrey P Hall
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Construction Sand and Gravel
Incident Date/Time: September 2, 2026 04:10 pm
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A miner died when he became entangled between a moving belt conveyor and belt scraper.

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.

FATALITY ALERT

MINE FATALITY – On September 2, 2026, a miner died while attempting to clean material from the troughing rollers of the stacker belt. The miner became entangled between the moving belt conveyor and belt scraper.