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April 20, 2023 Fatality

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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.

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.

FATALIDAD EN LA MINA - El 20 de abril de 2023, un trabajador contratado murió mientras retiraba la placa lateral de una criba agitadora.