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A contractor died after the excavator he was operating fell over a 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 May 16, 2024, a miner died when the excavator he was operating traveled over a 200-foot highwall.
