34-year-old coal miner Colton Walls died in West Virginia, raising U.S. coal miner fatalities to 10 in 2023.

Colton Walls, a 34-year-old coal miner from Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, died on September 28, a week after sustaining injuries while working at the Arch Coal Leer Mining Complex. His death marks the 10th coal miner fatality in the U.S. for 2023, exceeding last year's total. Walls is survived by his wife and three children. An investigation into the incident is underway by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration and state authorities.

October 04, 2024
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