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Reported mine death not accident related

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59News has learned that a man was discovered dead at a coal mine in Raleigh County.

According to the West Virginia Department of Commerce the body was found at the Tams Surface Mine.  But the initial investigation shows that his death does not appear to be connected to any reported accident or injury at the mine.

There is an investigation being conducted.  59News is following the story and will have more information as it becomes available.