One Fatality in Rhino Mine Collapse

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Rhino Mine Collapse

The following information has just been received from the Emery County Sheriff’s Office:

Members of the Rhino Mine Rescue Team have recovered the body of the second coal miner involved in today’s cave-in. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of family.

Investigation of the mine cave-in will be conducted by MSHA.

Details have not yet been released regarding the first mine worker rescued.

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