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During the process of realigning some longwall shields, a miner received injuries on an active longwall panel. The miner died from his injuries on October 4, 2024.
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 September 28, 2024, a 34 year-old miner with 14 years of mining experience was injured when the hook and strap assembly broke while attached to two longwall shields. The miner died from his injuries on October 5, 2024.
FAI-F001263-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Underground
(Coal)
Fatal Machinery Accident
September 28, 2024
Leer Mine
ACI Tygart Valley
Thornton, Taylor County, West Virginia
ID No. 46-09192
Accident Investigators
