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A miner died when a section of roof fell while he and other miners were building cribs during the recovery of longwall shields.
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 March 18, 2023, a miner died when the mine roof collapsed during the installation of standing roof support (crib) as part of the longwall recovery cycle. The accident occurred in an area adjacent to a longwall shield.
FAI-7023059-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Underground
(Bituminous Coal)
Fatal Fall of Roof Accident
March 18, 2023
Mine No. 1
Hamilton County Coal, LLC
Dahlgren, Hamilton County, Illinois
ID No. 11-03203
Accident Investigators
