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A contract driller died after rocks fell from a highwall and struck him while he was operating a drill at the base of 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.
MINE FATALITY – On August 24, 2026, a miner died when rocks fell from the highwall and struck him the while he was operating a drill.
