Crews began the arduous process of removing layers of rubble and debris in the search for a missing worker Thursday at a collapsed coal mine preparation plant in eastern Kentucky where a second worker died.
Officials briefly made contact with one of the two men working inside, but announced Wednesday he died amid rescue efforts.
Authorities said Thursday they have not had any communication with the second worker since the building collapsed at around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Inez, a town of about 500 people.
In the second full day of rescue efforts, officials are removing the debris into smaller piles for the search.
Slinker estimated that up to 50 rescue workers and 25 support personnel at a time were involved in the search.
Persons:
Crews, ” Martin, Lon Lafferty, Lafferty, ”, ” Crews, Inez, Jody Meiman, Meiman, Jeremy Slinker, “, Lyndon Johnson
Organizations:
Martin, Prep, Authorities, Louisville Metro Emergency, Emergency, Kentucky, Occupational Safety, Health, Lexington Coal Company LLC, Skeens Enterprises
Locations:
Kentucky, Martin County, Inez, Louisville, Sandy