Snelson Pipeline Site, Marshall County, WV

One pipeline worker dead in Moundsville industrial accident

From  News 9 Report by WTOV, Steubenville -Weirton, January 11 2015

Moundsville, WV — The incident happened just before two PM Saturday afternoon on January 10th at a construction site just off WV Route 2 and Long Run Road.

The worker was employed by the Snelson Company, a pipeline construction company in Moundsville. Officials with West Virginia State Police have yet to confirmed the identity of the person or exactly what happened.

“The only thing I know right now is that the name of the company is Snelson,” said Sgt. C.J. Lantz of the West Virginia State Police. “We’re not going to give out many details. There was a fatality at the construction site in Marshall County. And we are not going to release any information concerning it until the next of kin is notified.”

Officials are still investigating the incident.

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Obituary for Steven Ray Hupp of Snelson Pipeline Company

Steven Ray Hupp, 57, of Macfarlan, WV, died January 10, 2015 at Glendale, WV. (He was killed in an industrial accident working for the Snelson Pipeline Company in Marshall County, WV.) He was born May 26, 1957 in San Antonio, TX the son of the late Frank Clay and Juanita Roberts Hupp.

Steven was a 1975 Harrisville High School graduate where he played Basketball. He was a member of Harrisville Lodge #98 AF & AM, 32nd degree Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Pennsboro Commandary #20 Knights Templar, Nemesis Shriners, Parkersburg, WV, O’Dell S. Long #25 Pennsboro, WV and Royal Arch Masons, Pennsboro, WV. He was also a member of Bethel Chapel United Methodist Church, Dutchman.

He was a staunch member of the Democratic Party and dedicated member of I.U.O.E #132 with 32 years experience. He was exceptional in his chosen career as a side boom operator and with other equipment related to the pipeline industry. He had a keen eye for the safety of his co-workers and himself. Steven spoke often of the friendships he had made in the pipeline industry over the years and had respect of other operators and that of his foreman as well.

Many people in life have a support system. However, Steven was a support system for many as well as a guiding hand and leader. In fact, it could be said that one of his many interests was that of helping others.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Randall Hupp. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville with Rev. Sue Jones and Rev. Marsha Plybon officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to: Shriners Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1525, Ranson, WV, 25438, www.loveshriners.org, or Hartley Cemetery, C/O Harry Dye, 440 Hartley Ridge, Brohard, WV, 26138.

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Safety Statement of Snelson Pipeline Company

Sideboom Pipeline Tractor

Snelson has a long record of active commitment to the protection of the environment. This pipeline company adheres to strong environmental policies and strict compliance with all regulatory requirements. As a leader in pipeline construction companies, Environmental Safety and Health continues to be Snelson’s core business value, resulting in best in class projects, produced by a work force with high morale, excelling in a safe, healthy and productive working environment.

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