February 26, 2023 Fatality
Accident Classification: Machinery
Location: Grapevine South Surface Mine, Mingo, West Virginia
Mine Controller: Appalachian Resource Company LLC
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
Incident Date/Time: February 26, 2023 04:17 pm
PRELIMINARY REPORT
A contractor employee died when the bulldozer he was operating left the haul road and rolled down a hill. The contractor employee was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the bulldozer.
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.