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Mining accident leaves 1 with serious injuries

While every profession comes with its own potential set of safety risks, some fields of work are inherently more hazardous than others. With a multitude of heavy duty machines that can be dangerous to operate but are a necessary part of operations, coal miners in West Virginia may face a variety of potential hazards every day. A recent mining accident in another state has reportedly left one worker with serious injuries.

Emergency responders say they received reports of an accident at a local mine at around 5:30 a.m. on a recent Wednesday. According to reports, the incident occurred as the man was using a roof bolting machine to perform job-related tasks. Upon arriving at the scene, responders airlifted the man to a nearby hospital for treatment of a severe arm injury, and reports indicate that medical professionals were forced to amputate his arm.

Many of the details concerning how the accident occurred remain unclear as the investigation into the accident reportedly remains underway. Those who suffer similar injuries in a work-related accident may be left facing a need for long-term medical care and a lengthy period of recovery. This type of injury could also impact a person’s ability to return to his or her previous profession, and the financial ramifications of such a change in life could prove difficult to manage.

Those who suffer severe or life-altering injuries in a mining accident may be eligible for financial aid through the workers’ compensation insurance system. Since the process can be challenging to navigate alone, a person in West Virginia could benefit from retaining the services of an experienced attorney early on for assistance. An attorney can examine the incident, along with a client’s injuries and financial needs, and assist him or her in pursuing the full amount of compensation achievable through every applicable source.

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