Industrial accident claims life in Upshur County - WV MetroNews

Published
June 11, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Buckhannon, West Virginia
Appalachian Forest Products
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Incident type
Workplace

Summary

Workplace Accident Buckhannon West Virginia in Buckhannon, West Virginia: Michael D. Martin, 73, was killed in a workplace accident at Appalachian Forest Products in Buckhannon. Deputies arrived to find him dead at the scene around 3 p.m. on Tuesday. The circumstances of his death are still under investigation by local authorities and safety regulators.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Michael D. Martin Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Industrial accident claims life in Upshur County - WV MetroNews

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