The 36-year-old was struck by a rock about 1,000 feet below the surface of the mine in Williamstown.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities on Wednesday were investigating after a man died in a central Pennsylvania coal mine.
Daniel Shoener, 36, of Donaldson, was struck by a rock about 1,000 feet below the surface in Williamstown Mine #1 on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
READ MORE: 'I Was Terrified:' Woman Recalls Stranger Following Her Car For MilesFellow miners were able to get Shoener to the surface, but police said his blunt force injuries were too severe and he died at the scene.
READ MORE: Domestic Incident Inside Of The Mall At Robinson Leads To Chaotic SceneThe mine is operated by Kimmel’s Coal and Packaging.
The accident was under investigation and no other details were available.
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