Workplace accident kills one in Upshur County – WAJR

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

Summary

Workplace Accident Buckhannon West Virginia in Buckhannon, West Virginia: A fatal workplace accident occurred at Appalachian Forest Products sawmill in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Deputies responded on Tuesday at 3 p.m., finding and pronouncing deceased Michael D. Martin, 73, of Mannington. The Upshur County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Michael D. Martin Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Workplace accident kills one in Upshur County – WAJR

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