Coal miner Travis Price dies at American Eagle Mine

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 16:07 · Archive

Travis Price, a coal miner with 24 years' experience, has died at the American Eagle Mine in Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Travis Price, a coal miner from Boone County with 24 years' experience, has died at the American Eagle Mine in Kanawha County, West Virginia. The death occurred on the night before Friday, when Governor Patrick Morrisey released a statement confirming the incident.

Governor Morrisey said that Price 'dedicated 24 years of his life to an industry that has helped build West Virginia and power our nation'. The governor extended condolences to Price's family, friends and fellow miners, noting that coal miners 'take on difficult and dangerous work to provide for their families and communities'.

The West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

How it is being reported

• Morrisey issues statement on mine fatalityGov. Patrick Morrisey released a statement about the tragic death of Travis Price, 44, at the American Eagle Mine in Kanawha County.WVVA · 9 Oct, 16:33
• Investigation launched after death of Boone County minerKANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - A miner has died following an incident at a Kanawha County Mine. A social media post from Governor Morrisey confirms that Travis Price, from Boone County, died at the American Eagle Mine. "Travis dedicated 24 years of his life to an industry that has helped build West Virginia and power [...]Wowktv · 9 Oct, 15:17
• Coal miner dies at American Eagle MineA miner with the American Eagle Mine in Kanawha County has died, according to West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey.WSAZ · 9 Oct, 15:00

In this story: Travis Price · Patrick Morrisey · American Eagle Mine · Kanawha County · West Virginia · Boone County

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