Falling Rock Kills Greene County Coal Miner

May 20, 2026 6:55 pm

 A 34-year-old coal miner was killed in a tragic underground accident late Tuesday night at the Bailey Mine in Greene County.  According to Pennsylvania State Police, Zachary Wolfe was working about 700 feet underground at the Aleppo Portal, a newer section of the mine, installing roof supports when approximately 1,000 pounds of coal suddenly fell.  Two other miners were also injured. One man suffered a head injury and was flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital. A woman with an arm injury was transported there by ambulance.  The Bailey Mining Complex is considered one of the largest underground coal mining operations in the world. It is now operated by Core Natural Resources following the merger of CONSOL Energy and Arch Resources.