FAIRVIEW, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Police say one man has been sent to the hospital after an apparent electrocution incident in Monongalia County.
According to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, on May 3, 2023, at approximately 10:50 AM, Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Federal #2 Mine located at 1044 Miracle Run Road, Fairview, WV for a possible electrocution incident.
Deputies arrived on the scene and during a subsequent investigation found that an adult male appeared to have been electrocuted and then fell approximately 20 feet.
The male subject is not believed to be an employee or authorized to be working in the area found.
The male subject was transported to WVU Hospital from the scene and his condition is unknown at this time. Mon EMS and Blacksville Volunteer Fire Department responded.
Police say the investigation is still ongoing. No other information has been released at this time.