McDowell County deputies said federal officials are investigating a fatality at a mine.
Gov. Jim Justice’s Office said Steven H. Hively of Philippi was fatally injured Monday morning when he was pinned by an air drill at Ramaco Resources’ Berwind Mine, located in McDowell County near the Virginia County line. Hively had 20 years of underground mining experience and many advanced mining certifications. The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration is investigating.