New Market, TN (July 15, 2025) — A tragic mining incident has claimed the life of a worker at the Nyrstar East Tennessee Young Mine following a collapse underground.

According to reports, the incident occurred early in the morning on July 12, when an underground section of the mine roof or wall gave way. Initial calls for help were made around 4:30 a.m., prompting immediate search and rescue operations. Sadly, the victim, whose identity has not yet been released, did not survive the collapse. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has since confirmed that an official investigation is underway, classifying the death as a “fall of roof or back.”

All other mine employees were evacuated and accounted for safely. This fatal incident adds to a troubling pattern for Nyrstar’s East Tennessee operations; in recent years, two other miners have lost their lives in separate accidents at the Immel Mine. Both families pursued legal action, with one lawsuit settling and another later dismissed.

The investigation will aim to uncover the cause of the collapse and determine whether safety protocols were followed.

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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
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