MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — Emergency responders were called to a Marshall County mining operation Thursday after a worker was injured underground.
According to Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Tom Hart, the incident occurred at the Shoemaker Portal Ohio County Mine when a male miner was struck in the back by a falling rock.
The Marshall County 911 Center received notification of the incident at approximately 12:47 p.m. Thursday.
Officials said the injured worker was underground at the time and faced an estimated 30-minute trip to reach the surface before medical personnel could provide further treatment.
Emergency crews responded to the scene as efforts were made to safely transport the miner out of the mine.
Information regarding the severity of the worker’s injuries has not yet been released.
Officials continue to monitor the situation, and additional details are expected as the investigation progresses.
This remains a developing story.
