Coal miner dies at Bell County surface mine

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An eastern Kentucky coal miner was killed while working at a surface mine in Bell County, state officials said Saturday.Douglas Slusher died Friday after being struck in the chest when a coupling failed on a hydro gun he was operating at the Double Mountain Mining #3 "Strata" mine, the state Energy and Environment Cabinet said in a release. Slusher, 48, of Calvin, Ky., was given CPR but died on site."Our hearts go out to the miner, his family and co-workers for this tragic loss of life," Gov. Andy Beshear (D)said. "We invite everyone in the commonwealth to join us in prayer today."