Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Injured Miner Recovering



A miner hurt Tuesday morning in an accident at Patriot Coal's Gateway Eagle Mine near Wharton is expected to recover, according to information from the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training.

The miner, a roof bolter, was hurt while operating a roof bolting machine. After being flown to a Charleston hospital, it appears his injuries are non-life-threatening.