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March 5, 2026 Fatality

Accident Classification: Machinery
Location: Deer Run Mine - Hillsboro, Illinois
Mine Controller: Foresight Energy Labor LLC
Mine Type: Underground
Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
Incident Date/Time: March 5, 2026 01:20 pm
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A miner died after being pinned against the coal rib by a continuous mining machine.

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.

FATALITY ALERT

MINE FATALITY – On March 5, 2026, a continuous mining machine operator died after being pinned against the coal rib by a continuous mining machine.