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February 12, 2025 Fatality - Preliminary Report

Accident Report: Fatality Reference

Preliminary Report Overview

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.