BRISTOL, Tenn., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A mine electrician working at the Marfork Preparation Plant in Raleigh County, W.Va. suffered a fatal accident this morning.
Eric Bartram, 41, of Chapmanville, W.Va. had nearly two decades of experience and was a valued member of the Marfork team.
“The entire Alpha organization is deeply saddened by this accident,” said Alpha’s chief executive officer, Andy Eidson. “Our hearts are with Eric’s family and loved ones. We are heartbroken to learn of his loss.”
Marfork Preparation Plant is operated by Marfork Coal Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Alpha Metallurgical Resources.
The company is working alongside federal and state agencies to complete an investigation into the accident and its circumstances.
About Alpha Metallurgical Resources
Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR) is a Tennessee-based mining company with operations across Virginia and West Virginia. With customers across the globe, high-quality reserves and significant port capacity, Alpha reliably supplies metallurgical products to the steel industry. For more information, visit http://www.AlphaMetResources.com.
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