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August 30, 2023 Fatality

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Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: No 4 Mine - Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Mine Controller: Warrior Met Coal Intermediate Holdco LLC
Mine Type: Underground
Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
Incident Date/Time: August 30, 2023 05:10 am
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A miner died when he was struck by a component on a belt conveyor take-up unit that broke. 

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 August 30, 2023, a belt foreman died when a belt conveyor take-up unit component broke and struck him.

FINAL REPORT

FAI-6918980-1

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Underground
(Bituminous Coal)

Fatal Powered Haulage Accident
August 30, 2023

No. 4 Mine
Warrior Met Coal Mining, LLC 
Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
ID No. 01-01247

Accident Investigators