One Dead, Mine Evacuated After 'Underground Incident' in Tennessee

One dead, mine evacuated after ‘underground incident’ in Tennessee

A mine employee is missing after an “underground incident” was reported early Friday morning in Jefferson County.

One dead, mine evacuated after 'underground incident' in Tennessee ...

One dead, mine evacuated after 'underground incident' in Tennessee

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A mine employee is dead after an "underground incident" was reported early Saturday morning in South Carolina's Jefferson County. An investigation is ongoing, and the company is cooperating with the Mine Safety and Health Administration, a spokesperson said. At around 4:30 a.m. ET, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said the Nyrstar East Tennessee Young Mine, located near New Market, reported an underground in…

UPDATE: Employee killed in 'underground incident' at East TN mine

An employee was killed in an underground incident at Nyrstar East Tennessee Mines, prompting ongoing investigations and support for the victim's family and colleagues. Stay informed with the latest updates.

One person missing, mine evacuated after 'underground incident' in Jefferson County

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A mine employee is missing after an "underground incident" was reported early Friday morning in Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said at approximately 4:30 a.m., the Nyrstar East Tennessee Young Mine, which is located off of Andrew Johnson Highway near New Market, reported an underground incident. New coal mine coming to Bryson Mountain in Claiborne County As of 12:15 p.m., the sherif…

One person missing after 'underground incident' at mine in Jefferson City

Officials the incident occurred at Nyrstar East Tennessee Young Mine around 4:30 a.m.