Accident Kills 44-Year-Old Miner

Accident Kills 44-Year-Old Miner


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(KSL News) An accident at Sufco Mine has killed a 44 year old worker.

The Sevier County Sheriff says the accident happened between 10:00 and 10:30 last night.

Investigators say Russell Crane of Salina was caught in a partial cave-in while he was clearing the top and side of a mine shaft.

Apparently a chain he was using snapped, striking him in the head.

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