Bull Gang Foreman fatality at Speed Mine (Panther Creek Mining LLC), WV, October 8, 2026

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On October 8, 2026, a bull gang foreman was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at Speed Mine (Panther Creek Mining LLC), WV.

Speed Mine · Underground · Coal

Operator: Panther Creek Mining LLC (Sev.en Global Investments a.s.)

Kanawha County, WV

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

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Investigator narrative

Employee was fatally injured after EE's right arm and head became entangled in the conveyor belt line.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Machine Maintenance
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Continuous Mining
Accident type: Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Source of injury: BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 24 years
Experience at this mine: 8 years
Experience in this job: 2 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220262860038 · Mine ID 4605437 Trainer view →