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LOVELOCK, Nev. (AP) — Investigators say the new president of a small gypsum mine east of Lovelock wasn't properly trained how to use an ATV when he rolled the vehicle and was killed this spring.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration issued a report Monday faulting management for not providing enough training for 57-year-old William M. Hill before he took the ATV out on the Gypsum Mountain Mine grounds to put up "danger" and "no trespassing" signs.
Investigators say Hill got stuck May 1 while driving uphill, then started rolling when he tried to turn around and became pinned under the ATV.
He was pronounced dead shortly after he was found.
Regulators issued three citations to the company, which had four employees including Hill.
Company officials didn't immediately respond to messages seeking comment Tuesday.
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