An official website of the United States government.
Here’s how you know
The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
A miner died after a portion of the highwall collapsed onto the cab of the drill he was operating.
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 January 29, 2025, a miner died when a piece of rock fell from the highwall and struck the cab of the drill he was operating.
FAI-6323087-1
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
Surface
(Coal)
Fatal Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall Accident
January 29, 2025
Twilight Mtr Surface Mine
Lexington Coal Company, LLC
Twilight, Boone County, West Virginia
ID No. 46-08645
Accident Investigators
