December 22, 2022 Fatality

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Accident Classification: CO Poisoning

Location: Wellmore #8 Prep Plant - Buchanan, Virginia

Mine Controller: Metinvest B V

Mine Type: Facility

Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)

Incident Date/Time: December 22, 2022 12:38 pm

Chargeback Date: 5/30/2023

On December 22, 2022, MSHA was informed of a contractor’s death at Black Diamond Company’s Wellmore #8 Prep Plant in Big Rock, VA. MSHA’s initial findings indicated medical related issues as the cause of death. However, on March 31, 2023, MSHA received the death certificate and on April 12, 2023, MSHA received the autopsy report; both stated that the contractor died from carbon monoxide poisoning. After further investigation and review, MSHA has decided that this death should be charged to the mining industry.

FINAL REPORT

FAI-4407722-1