Coal miner trapped underground for four hours rescued
A coal miner trapped underground for nearly four hours earlier this month got out alive, thanks to the efforts of company personnel and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) officials – who happened to be at the mine to conduct an inspection.
The incident at the New Future Mine in Galatia, Ill. occurred at approximately 9 a.m. on August 14, when a portion of the mine’s roof collapsed, trapping a worker behind tons of fallen rubble.