March 5, 2026 Fatality
Accident Classification: Machinery
Location: Deer Run Mine - Hillsboro, Illinois
Mine Controller: Foresight Energy Labor LLC
Mine Type: Underground
Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
Incident Date/Time: March 5, 2026 01:20 pm
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