May 16, 2023 Fatality – Final Report

MINE FATALITY – On May 16, 2023, a bulldozer operator died when a spoil pile slid and engulfed the bulldozer he was operating. At the time of the accident, the bulldozer operator was repairing a ramp used to access water pumps in the pit. Best Practices: Establish and follow ground control plans that are consistent with…