STEVEN KNOTTS, 45, DIES PIPELINE ACCIDENT IN DODDRIDGE |
| (02/27/2012) |
| Steven Knotts, 45, of Shock, was killed Monday while working for Pete Gould & Sons Inc., a pipeline contracting company, doing work in Doddridge County. Knotts has roots in Calhoun County. Knotts was reportedly killed when a tree fell on him, according to the Sheriffs Department. Workers were in the process of creating a right-of-way for a pipeline project. OSHA responded to the scene and is still investigating how the incident happened and if any violations will be issued. OSHA has six months to issue a violation for the incident. His body was sent to the WV Medical Examiners office.
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