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September 23, 2026 Fatality

Accident Classification: Slip or Fall of Person
Location: Springfield Pit - Graham, TX
Mine Controller: Zack Burkett III
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Crushed Broken Limestone NEC
Incident Date/Time: September 23, 2026 03:30 pm
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A miner died when he fell from a feeder onto the ground 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 regardingthecause of the accident.

FATALITY ALERT

MINE FATALITY – On September 23, 2026, a miner died when he fell from the discharge area of a feed hopper while attempting to dislodge a rock.