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October 8, 2026 Fatality

Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: Speed Mine - Cabin Creek, West Virginia
Mine Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Mine Type: Underground
Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)
Incident Date/Time: October 8, 2026 08:05 pm
PRELIMINARY REPORT

A miner died when he contacted a moving belt conveyor at the belt tail roller, resulting in fatal injuries.

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 regardingthecause of the accident.