Indiana County Mine Remains Closed After Fatal Accident
Posted: 1:57 pm EST February 26, 2008Updated: 3:02 pm EST February 26, 2008
BUFFINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- The Nolo Coal Mine in Indiana County remained closed Tuesday as investigators try to learn more about Monday's fatal accident.Bruce Makin, 50, a mine surveyor from Ebensburg, was killed when he was struck by a shuttle car inside the mine.The mine is owned by Amfire Mining Co. and is located near Yellow Creek State Park. The mine opened in 2000 and employs nearly 100 people. Until Monday's accident, the mine had a good safety record.A mine surveyor from Richland Township said coal mines always contain risks, and though workers take many safety precautions, it is still dangerous work.
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