Fred Layman Jr., 40, killed in natural gas well accident in Marion County, West Virginia
Modified Date:
Thu, 02/25/2016 - 9:36amAccident Date:
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
UPDATE: Worker Killed in Natural Gas Well Accident in Marion County
According to authorities on scene, the company was running a "pig" through a line to remove water or pressure, and the equipment malfunctioned. A piece of the apparatus struck the man in the head, killing him.
The accident happened on private property about 600 yards off North Bunner Ridge Road.
Officials: Worker Dies After Natural Gas Well Malfunctioned
Channell says he died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Layman was working for the Ronald Lane Pipeline Construction Company in Clarksburg.
Channell said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the incident.
One dead after accident at Marion County gas well
A Ritchie County man is dead following an accident at a natural gas well site in Marion County.
The accident killed Fred Allen Layman, Jr., 40, of Ellenboro while working for the Ronald Lane Pipeline Construction Company near North Bunner Ridge Road.
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Type: Other Type of Accident
People Involved:
Fred Layman Jr.
Roadway:
North Bunner Ridge RoadCounty:
Marion County, WVArea:
Clarksburg-Weston, WV
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