Two Hurt in Mine Accident, State Officials Investigate
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Updated: 2:16 PM Sep 29, 2008
Two Hurt in Mine Accident, State Officials Investigate
Mine investigators in West Virginia are on the scene of a serious accident that happened early Monday morning in Nicholas County.
Posted: 1:04 PM Sep 29, 2008
Reporter: Mike Waterhouse
Email Address: mike.waterhouse@wsaz.com
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NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Mine investigators in West Virginia are on the scene of a serious accident that happened early Monday morning in Nicholas County.

The incident happened just after midnight at the Alex Energy No. 1 Surface Mine.

According to Jama Jarrett, spokesperson for Miners' Health Safety and Training, a mechanic received severe head and facial injuries while performing maintenance work on a highwall mining machine.

The man was taken to a hospital in Nicholas County, but later transferred to CAMC in Charleston. Jarrett says his injuries are life-threatening.

Another man was hurt in the accident, but his injuries are not believed to be serious.

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Latest Comments

Posted by: ashley perdue on Oct 2, 2008 at 05:28 PM

he IS 21!!!!!!
Posted by: close friend of injured man on Sep 30, 2008 at 07:48 PM

the man injured is not 29, he is almost 21
Posted by: Udar on Sep 29, 2008 at 04:20 PM

These mines are getting out of hand. Too many people are getting hurt by either those working as miners or by the mines themselves. Mine dust can also cause disease. I'm all for mining for personal use, but this corporate mining should be illegal. If you are mining to relieve your migraines it should be cool.
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