Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government.

January 5, 2019 Fatality - Preliminary Report

Accident Report: Fatality Reference

Preliminary Report Overview

On January 5, 2019, at approximately 3:00am CT, a miner received fatal injuries when he was pinned between a pneumatically powered air lock equipment door and the concrete rib barrier located near the shaft bottom.