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September 25, 2024 Fatality

Accident Classification: Fall of Roof or Back
Location: Oak Grove Mine - Jefferson, Alabama
Mine Controller: Alabama Kanu Holdings LLC
Mine Type: Underground
Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
Incident Date/Time: September 25, 2024 12:10 am
PRELIMINARY REPORT

The victim was hanging ventilation tubing in the Number 3 entry, 60 feet in by crosscut 12 on the 7 South section, when a rock fell from the roof and struck him.

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.