Month: November 2014

It is well known to West Virginia readers that coal mine accidents are often caused by a lack of training or safety standards within the mine. As natural gas drilling increases in the state, industry leaders are looking at the standards used to prevent coal mine...

Accident numbers may indicate that coal mine accidents are on the rise in West Virginia. A recent incident has left yet another miner dead, making this the fifth industry fatality this year. Coal mine accidents are always a possibility in the hazardous industry...

Coal mine accidents are an unfortunate reality in the coal industry. West Virginia readers are familiar with the risks associated with mining, but it should be noted that the risk for accidents extends to others, such as electricians working with or near a mine....