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Community Mourns Coal Electrician Eric Bartram After Tragic Accident

Eric Bartram, 41, a seasoned electrician with nearly 20 years experience, died in an accident currently under investigation by federal and state agencies.

  • A mine electrician suffered a fatal accident at the Marfork Processing Plant in Whitesville, West Virginia, officials reported Tuesday.
  • The Marfork Preparation Plant is operated by Marfork Coal Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, a Tennessee-based miner with operations across Virginia and West Virginia.
  • The victim, Eric Bartram, 41, of Chapmanville, had nearly two decades of experience and was a valued member of the Marfork team.
  • MSHA said a man died after injuries at Marfork Processing Plant Tuesday, and the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training is conducting a full investigation.
  • Alpha Metallurgical Resources said it is working alongside federal and state agencies to complete the investigation into the Tuesday accident, CEO Andy Eidson added.
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Mine Electrician Suffers Fatal Accident

BRISTOL, Tenn., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A mine electrician working at the Marfork Preparation Plant in Raleigh County, W.Va. suffered a fatal accident this morning.

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WSAZ NewsChannel 3 broke the news in on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
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