The Office of the Governor of the State of West Virginia
11/06/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/06/2025 20:04
November 6, 2025 Governor Patrick Morrisey Issues Statement Following the Death of a Coal Miner in Grant County ...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement after learning of the death of a coal miner in Grant County:
"I'm deeply saddened to learn of the death of one of our brave coal miners, Joey Mitchell Jr. Joey tragically passed away following an accident at the Mettiki Mine in Mount Storm. All West Virginians should keep Joey's family, friends, and fellow miners in our thoughts and prayers.
"Our coal miners are among the hardest-working and most courageous people in our state. They represent the strength, humility, and resolve that define West Virginia. We owe these men and women an enduring debt of gratitude for the sacrifices they make every day to power our communities and our nation."
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