A miner died when he was struck by a component on a belt conveyor take-up unit that broke.
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.
August 30, 2023 Fatality
Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: No 4 Mine, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Mine Controller: Warrior Met Coal Intermediate Holdco LLC
Mine Type: Underground
Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
Incident Date/Time: August 30, 2023 05:10 am
PRELIMINARY REPORT
FATALITY ALERT
MINE FATALITY – On August 30, 2023, a belt foreman died when a belt conveyor take-up unit component broke and struck him.