November 1, 2021 Fatality

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Accident Classification: Powered Haulage

Location: Mountaineer II Mine - Logan, West Virginia

Mine Controller: Arch Resources Inc

Mine Type: Underground

Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)

Incident Date/Time: November 1, 2021 04:45 pm

underground

PRELIMINARY REPORT

While traveling down a mine slope, the victim lost control of a four passenger rubber-tired personnel carrier. The vehicle crashed at the bottom of the slope pinning the victim underneath.

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.