Mine worker David Brummitte, 34, killed by falling rock in Deep Mine 41 near McClure, Virginia
Modified Date:
Thu, 06/04/2015 - 4:21pmAccident Date:
Monday, March 16, 2015Southwest Virginia mine worker struck by falling rock, killed
The company says preliminary information suggests that Brummitte was conducting a pre-shift exam when he was "struck by rock sloughing off the mine wall."
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He was a certified workplace examiner, and preliminary information indicates he was conducting a pre-shift exam when struck by rock sloughing off the mine wall.
Miner Suffers Fatal Injury at Deep Mine 41 in Virginia
Alpha Chairman and CEO Kevin Crutchfield said, "Our thoughts and prayers are with David's family. Words cannot express how deeply saddened our company and community are by this tragic event."
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According to Alpha Natural Resources Inc., David Brummitte of Pound was found around 5:10 a.m. Monday after being struck by a falling rock at Deep Mine 41 near McClure. He was transported to Dickenson Community Hospital in Clintwood, where he was pronounced dead at about 7:45 a.m. The mine is run by Paramont Coal Company.
Type: Other Type of Accident
People Involved:
David Brummitte
Roadway:
Deep Mine 41City:
McClure, VACounty:
Dickenson County, VAArea:
Tri-Cities, TN-VA
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