Mining Exploration Accident First ‘08, Miner Killed at Blue Ridge

Federal and state officials say an eastern Kentucky coal truck driver was killed at Blue Ridge surface mine in Letcher County. The mine is operated by the Cumberland River Coal Company, a subsidiary of St. Louis-based Arch Coal.
Roy D. Sturgill, 29, of Isom died around 12:45 a.m. after his truck backed over a dumping point [...]

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