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February 12, 2025 Fatality

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Accident Classification: Machinery
Location: CCU Sexton Strip - Harrison, Ohio
Mine Controller: Charles C Ungurean
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
Incident Date/Time: February 12, 2025 09:30 am
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A miner died when the ground beneath the highwall drill failed, causing it to overturn and fall off the highwall. 

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.

FATALITY ALERT

MINE FATALITY – On February 12, 2025, a miner died when the ground beneath the drilling rig he was operating failed, causing it to overturn and fall off the highwall.

FINAL REPORT

FAI-F006D69-1

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Surface
(Coal)

Fatal Machinery Accident
February 12, 2025

CCU Sexton Strip
CCU Coal and Construction LLC
Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio
ID No. 33-04577

Accident Investigators