CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued a statement Friday following a fatal mining accident in Marshall County.
According to the governor’s office, the victim was identified as Darin Reece, who died following an incident at the Ohio County Mine.
In a statement, Morrisey said:
“Denise and I were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Darin Reece, who passed away following an accident at the Ohio County Mine. We extend our condolences to his family, his fellow miners, and all those who knew him. He served as a Continuous Miner Section Supervisor and was part of a workforce that takes on difficult and dangerous work every day.
“The impact of these events reaches far beyond the job site. It is felt by families, coworkers, and entire communities. That weight is even greater today, as this marks the second loss of life in West Virginia’s mining community in less than 24 hours.
“The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training is on site and conducting a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.
“We ask West Virginians to keep Darin’s loved ones and the entire mining community in their thoughts during this difficult time.”
State officials said the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training is investigating the incident.
No additional details about the circumstances of the accident have been released.
