MOUNT STORM, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the death of a coal miner following a workplace accident at the Mettiki Mine in Mount Storm in Tucker County.
In a statement Thursday night, Morrisey said he was “deeply saddened to learn of the death of one of our brave coal miners, Joey Mitchell Jr. Joey tragically passed away following an accident at the Mettiki Mine in Mount Storm. All West Virginians should keep Joey’s family, friends, and fellow miners in our thoughts and prayers.”
He added that coal miners play a vital role in the state, saying “Our coal miners are among the hardest-working and most courageous people in our state. They represent the strength, humility, and resolve that define West Virginia. We owe these men and women an enduring debt of gratitude for the sacrifices they make every day to power our communities and our nation.”
No additional details about the incident were immediately released.
The mine is expected to face a standard investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
