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