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Miner Dies in Johnson County Mine, First Death in 2011

By Angela Hatton

Inez, KY – The Kentucky Office of Mine Safety is investigating the first mining death of 2011. Fifty-four year old Robert L. Cook of Martin County died this morning at the Czar Mine on the Martin-Johnson County. Seven Kentucky miners died last year, including three from Madisonville.