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February 19, 2026 KY · Coal FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
101 Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Had a highwall failure on the surface area, between #3 & #4 drift mouth entries. The incident occurred from repeated freezing/thawing of the high wall. The rock measured approx. 30' tall X approx. 2' to 20' wide at its widest point X inches to 8' thick at its deepest point. All employees were withdrawn safely. The incident was reported to the 24 Hr. Reporting Hotline.

December 18, 2025 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
101 Coal Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE was walking back to Shuttle Car from the Continuous Miner, in the #3 Entry on 001 MMU, when EE struck a Roof Bolt strap hanging down from previous mining. EE complained of head and neck "jamming" together causing pain to neck and shoulder. EE seen family physician on 12-22-25, and was placed off work until additional testing/imaging is completed.

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