Coal Mining and the Highwall Method By The Oil Drum - Nov 26, 2010, 9:06 AM CST ...

Whitlock, a highwall mine operator for Bundy Auger Mining Inc., died while he was performing electrical work on a highwall miner.

He was a highwall miner operator for Bundy Auger Mining Incorporated.The accident happened Wednesday evening around 5:45 p.m. Governor Jim Justice issued the following statement about the accident.

Authorities say Whitlock was a highwall miner operator for Bundy Auger Mining Inc. State inspectors are investigating. A call to the company was not immediately returned.

CHARLESTON (AP) — State safety officials say a 38-year-old coal miner has been killed on the job in southern West Virginia.