Beckley, WV : Man dies after mining accident at Barbour County mine on February, Tuesday 6th 2018

The Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training has confirmed a Tuesday death at Wolf Run Mining LLC Sentinel mine in Barbour County.

The accident took place at approximately 3:55 a.m. when Leonard W. Griffith, 52, of Valley Bend, died when he was struck by a rib roll while working on a continuous mining machine, officials reported.

Officials reported Griffith was an electrician at the mine.

MHST officials have confirmed they have started their investigation.

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Man dies after mining accident at Barbour County mine