April 20, 2023 Fatality
Accident Classification: Machinery
Location: Bear Run Mine, Sullivan, Indiana
Mine Controller: Peabody Energy
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
Incident Date/Time: April 20, 2023 01:00 pm
PRELIMINARY REPORT
A contract laborer was fatally injured when he was crushed by a side plate while disassembling a shaker screen.
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 April 20, 2023, a contract laborer died while removing the side plate off a shaker screen. The unsupported side plate fell over and struck him.
