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Fatality #10 - December 20, 2018 - Preliminary Report

Accident Report: Fatality Reference

Preliminary Report Overview

On December 20, 2018, at approximately 3:00a.m., a miner was crushed between a mobile bridge conveyor and the coal rib resulting in a fatal accident. The accident occurred in the No. 3 Entry of the 5 Right, D Room Section (MMU-002), as the continuous haulage system was preparing to mine in the face of the No. 5 Entry.