Wednesday, February 20 2013 9:14 AM EST2013-02-20 14:14:57 GMT
59News has confirmed with the Mine Safety and Health Administration that a miner was killed at the Affinity Mine in Raleigh County at 9:20 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7.
59News has confirmed that Edward L. Finney was killed at the Affinity Mine in Raleigh County at 9:20 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:16:09 GMT
A West Virginia senator who's long pushed parents, coaches and communities to help protect young athletes from concussions is now sponsoring federal legislation to set safety standards for helmets. U.S.
A West Virginia senator who's long pushed parents, coaches and communities to help protect young athletes from concussions is now sponsoring federal legislation to set safety standards for helmets.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:09:00 GMT
It was a special day Wednesday for children and faculty at the Mercer County Early Learning Centers as they got special visitor. "I've never been down to the southern part of the state that much as a
It was a special day Wednesday for children and faculty at the Mercer County Early Learning Centers as they got special visitor.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:04:23 GMT
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is offering West Virginia's emergency response resources to Oklahoma officials following this week's deadly tornado. Tomblin said Wednesday he spoke with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin,
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is offering West Virginia's emergency response resources to Oklahoma officials following this week's deadly tornado.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:25:33 GMT
Kids at one elementary school in Greenbrier County experienced a taste of the past Wednesday. Forth and fifth graders at Smoot Elementary school dressed up like their favorite character from history and
Kids at one elementary school in Greenbrier County experienced a taste of the past Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:18:42 GMT
A sharp increase in the number of meth labs over the past few months is bringing a call to action by all law enforcement agencies in parts of our area. State troopers and Sheriff's deputies are being
A sharp increase in the number of meth labs over the past few months is bringing a call to action by all law enforcement agencies in parts of our area.
SOPHIA -
New details were released on just what happened to bring about a deadly mine accident in Raleigh County on Thursday, Feb. 7.
59 News crews were on scene to capture the somber moments as miner workers lowered the American flag to pay their respects to a fallen miner. The Mine Safety and Health Administration confirmed a Edward Finney was killed at around 9 p.m.
The release states Finney was pushing a scoop bucket onto a hoist. The hoist moved unexpectedly and picked up the scoop. Finney was trapped under the scoop and crushed to death.
Our crews have learned this is not the first time the Affinity mine has been in the spotlight. 59 News dug a little deeper into the history of the mine and found out in March 2012, MSHA cited the Affinity mine.Workers were caught giving illegal, advance warning that inspectors were onsite. That happened just under a year ago.
Now mine workers are left mourning one of their own.
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WVNS. All Rights Reserved.
