Hopkins County, KY : Ky. Coal miner killed in accident on Thursday, 5th September 2019

A 39-year-old coal miner passed away Thursday from injuries sustained in an accident that took place Sept. 5 at a Hopkins County underground coal mine.

The state said in a press release that Jeremy Elder, of Providence, Ky., suffered critical injuries at the Cardinal mine in Madisonville, Ky. Elder held the position of miner helper and had 15 years of experience,

"Elder, who began his shift at 6:30 a.m., died as a result of a vehicle accident, the state said. "He was brought to the surface but did not survive his injuries."

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