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January 5, 2019 Fatality - Preliminary Report

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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.