Joshua Mock Obituary, Death News – A tragic incident at a mine site in Somerset County has claimed the life of a 34-year-old man. State police reported that the fatal event occurred on Friday at the Acosta mine site located in Jenner Township.
The victim, identified as Joshua Mock, was operating a piece of underground equipment at the time of the accident. According to the authorities, Mock’s death has been classified as accidental.
In response to the incident, an investigation is underway involving multiple agencies, including the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and the U.S. Department of Labor and Mine Safety. These organizations are working together to determine the exact circumstances that led to the tragic accident.