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January 27, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver Fatality · ELECTRICAL
KaMin LLC · Contact with electrical current

Investigation is still under way and an autopsy is being performed to determine cause. *Per the prelim: Two contractors were electrocuted when a 14,400-volt overhead power line came in contact with their off-road dump trucks, and the contractors exited their trucks and contacted the ground.

January 27, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver Fatality · ELECTRICAL
KaMin LLC · Contact with electrical current

Investigation is still ongoing, and an autopsy is being performed to determine the cause. *Per the prelim: Two contractors were electrocuted when a 14,400-volt overhead power line came in contact with their off-road dump trucks, and the contractors exited their trucks and contacted the ground.

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