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Mining Accident in Raleigh County
Posted Wednesday, January 30, 2008 ; 05:00 PM | View Comments | Post Comment
Updated Wednesday, January 30, 2008; 05:39 PM

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Man was injured.

Story by Christy Buckland
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BECKLEY- -- One man was hurt in an accident at a Raleigh County mine.

Mine Safety and Health officials say the accident happened Tuesday evening at the Horse Creek Eagle Mine. Officials say a miner was riding a man-trip when his foot became wedged between the vehicle and the mine wall.

He suffered a fracture and underwent surgery.

The mine is owned by Marfork Coal Company.

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