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Man Electrocuted in Aracoma Mine Save Email Print
Posted: 11:32 AM May 17, 2008
 Last Updated: 7:29 AM May 22, 2008
 Reporter: Amanda Barren
Email Address: Amanda.Barren@wsaz.com
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- The same mine where two men were killed back in 2006 is now the scene of another fatal accident.

A state spokesperson says a man was electrocuted Friday Night in the Aracoma Mine in Melville in Logan County.

An underground electrician was electrocuted while repairing a shuttle car. It happened in the Alma Number One Mine.

The victim is 24-year-old Nathan Dove. He is from Chattaroy in Mingo County.

A state inspector is at the site. Keep clicking WSAZ.com for updates throughout the day.

Ellery "Elvis" Hatfield and Don Bragg were killed back in January of 2006 in the same mine when a conveyor belt caught fire.

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Posted by: Anonymous on May 19, 2008 at 11:49 PM
I grew up with Nathan and he was a really great friend. He will be sadly missed. You couldn't have asked for a better person. Joyce and Thomas you raised some of the greatest kids that anyone could have ever asked for, and I can only imagine what you are going through. It breaks my heart for you guys. I just want you to know that I'm proud to say that I grew up and was friends with such a great person as Nathan. I know that things may be hard now, but please remember God has a reason for everything he does. It may not be clear right now, and we may not understand, but all you can do is put it in his hands and let him take care of it. I Love You guys with all my heart. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 19, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Mary, I knew you through a friend of mine several years back and I just want you to know that I will be praying for you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss. My husband is also a miner and I can't begin to imagine the pain you are going through. Our Church is praying for you and I hope that God can give you comfort through this difficult time. My prayer for you is that God will give you strength to endure. We will keep you in our prayers in the upcoming days also. God Bless You and Your Family!
Posted by: Concerned on May 19, 2008 at 11:13 PM
A very tragic loss. I just wish young people in our area would realize their are better jobs out there than working in the mines. Better yourself and get out of the mines so your family NEVER has to go through this. It is not worth it.
Posted by: unknown on May 19, 2008 at 09:46 PM
Nathan Dove's arrangements! His wake is scheduled for Tuesday May 20th, from 6-9pm at Weaver Mortuary, 1718 W 3rd Av Williamson, WV, Special service at 7pm. Funeral at Nolan Freewill Babtist Church in Nolan, WV wed. May 21st at 1pm. I just thought I would post this incase anybody was wondering..
Posted by: Josh Spears (Electrician) on May 19, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Nathan was one of the greatest men I'v ever worked with, and one of the greatest friends anyone could ever have. Nathan is watching over us all now, but he is still greatly missed...Mary and Haley Our thoughts and prayers are with you..
Posted by: Kacee on May 19, 2008 at 09:36 AM
I would like for the family to know that my thoughts and prayers are with them. I can not get Mary out of my head. These two individuals (Mary and Nathan) were made for each other. One could only hope to experience the love that they had for each other and there beautiful lil girl. You don't see to many happy/loving family's now days and this was one of the few. The whole Dove family has been through alot the past few years and I know with there strong religious beliefs they will make it through it. Again, your are on my mind and in my prayers If you need anything please call. ~K.Thompson
Posted by: Rush and Sandy on May 19, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Joyce and Thomas, You are in our thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Rene' on May 19, 2008 at 06:53 AM
My love and prayers to all of my Dove family .
Posted by: me on May 19, 2008 at 05:41 AM
the dove family is in our thoughts and prayers..God bless all of you
Posted by: NOT TELLING on May 18, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Posted by: Anonymous on May 17, 2008 at 05:00 PM Again WSAZ did he die, did he live? What is his condition. God Sakes. ---------------------------------------- Anonymous...do u know how to read? you idiot... My brother worked at the Aracoma Mine at Melville for many years. He is one of the men who found the one's who died in the beltline fire and He told me that mine is so unsafe it isn't even funny. I sware I don't know how many more people are going to have to get KILLED BEFORE THEY SHUT IT DOWN?? My brother doesn't work there anymore because he was railroaded out because of his court testimony!! THEY ARE HIDING ALOT MORE THAN PEOPLE KNOW..INVESTIGATE THE RECORDS AND SEE WHAT A STORY YOU CAN GET!!!
Posted by: Leah Spencer-Wireman on May 18, 2008 at 10:29 PM
To Brian and the entire DOVE family: Sending up prayers for you and your family. You ALL are on our prayer list at church. Much Love
Posted by: Amanda Davis on May 18, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Mary, Haley, Thomas, Joyce, Brian, and the rest of the family you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you all in your time of grief. Nathan was a wonderful young man and will be dearly missed.
Posted by: ALISA THOMPSON on May 18, 2008 at 07:39 PM
MARY , YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS AND MY PRAYERS. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED NATHAN. AND HE CARED SO MUCH ABOUT YOU AND HALEY. I CANT KEEP YOU OFF MY MIND. GOD WILL HELP YOU MAKE IT THROUGH THIS. YOU ARE A VERY GOOD CHRISTIAN AND HE WILL GUIDE YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGHT . I CANT SAY ANYTHING TO MAKE THE WAY YOU FEEL ANY DIFFERENT . I AM KEEPING YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND MY PRAYERS. I JUST WANT TO LET YA KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO FOR YOU OR THE FAMILY JUST LET ME KNOW. OUR LOSS WAS HEAVENS GAIN!!!!!!! LOVE YOUR FRIEND ALISA
Posted by: Alicia on May 18, 2008 at 07:13 PM
My husband also works at the Aracoma Mine. My prayers and faith goes out to the family. God bless you.
Posted by: church member on May 18, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Please keep this family in your prayers, his family suffered a loss of his brother a few years ago and now this. Nathan and Mary are wonderful people, my prayers are with the Dove family as the go through this.
Posted by: dallas may on May 18, 2008 at 02:25 PM
our prayers go out to the Dove family.I hope,with the good Lord's help,that they can find the strength to get through this horrible tragedy.I work at Solid energy and we have been 3 years without a lost time accident or fatality.Those guys at Aracoma should be very proud of what they have achieved and overcome.I also hope those men at Aracoma find the strength to get through the loss of their fellow member and freind.God be with us all.
Posted by: Scott Brown on May 18, 2008 at 02:23 PM
I hate to hear this I use to Pin Top with his Brother Our prayers and thought are with you .
Posted by: Another Coal Miner's wife on May 18, 2008 at 12:15 PM
To Nathan Doves family and friends; all the love and prayers!! May God be with you in this time of sadness!!
Posted by: Aracoma miner on May 18, 2008 at 11:32 AM
God Bless You all our thought our prayers are with you it is a hard time may god see us all threw bless
Posted by: waynecominerswife on May 18, 2008 at 11:30 AM
The Dove family is in our thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. I don't know this family but my heart goes out to them. God be with you in your time of need.
Posted by: coalminersgirl on May 18, 2008 at 09:45 AM
May God be with the Dove family and all others that were involved in this tragic accident. My prays are with you all.
Posted by: Johnny Nelson (Coal Miner) on May 18, 2008 at 01:42 AM
I am really sorry for your loss. May God bless your family. And to the insensitive person who wrote the anonymous comment. You really need to learn to read, last time I checked, fatal meant that some one passed away. I'm really sorry if this comment bothers someone in the family, but that comment bothered me. God Bless you will be in my prayers
Posted by: JOSH AND BETH ROBINETTE on May 18, 2008 at 01:04 AM
JOSH GOT HIS ELECTRICAL PAPERS WITH NATHAN AND WERE GOOD FRIENDS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU MARY AND HALEY AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY!!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND COMFORT YOU DURING THIS TRAGIC TIME! LOVE AND PRAYERS!!
Posted by: A WIFE OF A COALMINER on May 18, 2008 at 12:55 AM
I really cant imagine what you are going through...But I will be praying you the whole family...
Posted by: Aracoma Electricain's Wife on May 18, 2008 at 12:44 AM
Mary you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers .Nathan was a wonderful person and a hard worker he will be sadly missed .
Posted by: Daniel & Brenda on May 18, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Our hearts bleed for Nathan's family, which is also our family. This is such tragic news and we have put Nathan's family on many prayer chains. Grassy Freewill Baptist Church (where we are members) wants Nathan's family to know that if there is anything they need please contact Brenda, me, or the pastor Brad. We also want Nathan's family to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers and we are so very sorry for their loss. Love Daniel & Brenda
Posted by: Celinda Vinson on May 18, 2008 at 12:30 AM
My prayers are with you Mary. God Bless you and Haley. I am soooo sorry.
Posted by: mike ferrell on May 18, 2008 at 12:02 AM
To the Dove family. We are very sorry for your loss and hope that you will be comforted during this sad time. May God bless and look over your family.
Posted by: Jennifer Varney(Also an electrician's wife) on May 17, 2008 at 08:09 PM
To the family of Nathan Dove Mary you and Haley and all of Nathan's family are on my thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine what you are feeling right now. May God bless you and help you through this time of sadness and loss.
Posted by: Amanda on May 17, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Nahan was a wonderful man. His family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Sandy on May 17, 2008 at 07:00 PM
The Dove family is in our thoughts and prayers. My daughter went to elementary school with Nathan. My husband is a retired coalminer.
Posted by: JJ Workman on May 17, 2008 at 05:43 PM
Sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers. God Bless.
Posted by: Robby & Linda Cantrell on May 17, 2008 at 05:42 PM
Nathan has made his trip home to heaven, he will be missed here on this earth, we love him he was family to us, our thoughts and prayers and with the Dove family
Posted by: A friend on May 17, 2008 at 05:41 PM
Please keep Nathan, his wife, his daughter and his family in your prayers. They are a loving Christian family and they will need God and prayer to get through this.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 17, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Again WSAZ did he die, did he live? What is his condition. God Sakes.
Posted by: Aracoma Electrician's wife! on May 17, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family! My husband worked with Nathan, he was a great person and electrician! Please keep all involved in your prayers during this tragic time!
Posted by: alisha on May 17, 2008 at 04:31 PM
mary i love u and i'm here for u and for the whole Dove family you are in my thoughts and prayers God Bless this family
Posted by: A friend of Nathan's family on May 17, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Nathan was a very sweet person who I'll have very fond memories of as well as others.I pray that in your time of grief you'll remember God's comforting love.Our prayers are with you all.
Posted by: Pam on May 17, 2008 at 03:51 PM
Mary, YOu and your family are in our prayers! You know that God is not going to bring you to something that he is not going to bring you through. This is Jeri Lynn's sister.
Posted by: Ava on May 17, 2008 at 03:37 PM
Mary, You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and give you peace.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 17, 2008 at 03:35 PM
PLEASE KEEP THE FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS
Posted by: john doe on May 17, 2008 at 03:18 PM
its hard to say for sure what really happened, but these coal operators put so much pressure on the men that sometimes they do things that they wouldnt normally do just to keep a job. yea sure an operator cant fire you for not working unsafe, but they will find a reason down the road if you dont perform to their real standards(not what they tell the media) every coal operation should have to be union so that the men has someone that really has their back, because the state and federal government sure dont mine inspectors are the biggest joke i have ever seen. they look over dangerous situations that would cost the company down time and write violations on stupid things like a blown headlight on a piece of equipment.i am just disqusted with the whole thing. people like don blankenship needs to stop spending millions buying politicians like spike maynard and spend it on a safer work environment for the men that made him a millionaire.go UMWA!!!!
Posted by: CoalMiners Wife on May 17, 2008 at 02:51 PM
We are all praying for you and your family! So sorry for the Dove Family's Loss.He was a great man!
Posted by: The Fields' on May 17, 2008 at 02:44 PM
Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Mr. Dove.God will be with you in your time of sorrow, and He will be there help the family endure this tragedy in the following days.
Posted by: A Coalminer's Wife on May 17, 2008 at 01:31 PM
You and your family are in out thoughts a prayers!!!!!!!!!
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