Man killed in mining accident at Oak Grove Mine on Taylor's Ferry Road in Adger, Alabama

Modified Date: 
Fri, 03/12/2021 - 5:01pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, December 2, 2016

Federal authorities investigate fatal accident at Oak Grove Mine

Daryl Dewberry, United Mine Workers Association Vice President, says the victim was here from China to consult on new shields installed in the mines. Dewberry says the shields hold up the roof of the mine.

He says a shield collapsed and killed the man.

Worker killed in accident 800 feet below ground at Jeffco mining facility

The accident happened about 800 feet below ground. Other mine workers administered first aid and then carried the victim to paramedics waiting at the surface.

City: 
Adger, AL

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