Coal Mine Accidents

When a loved one is under the care of a medical facility, you may trust that he or she is provided with superior and attentive medical care. Unfortunately, some nursing homes neglect the elderly. In some cases, this lack of attentiveness can result in death. For...

Coal mining is an integral part of the fabric of West Virginia employment. Each day, as numerous workers descend into the mines of West Virginia, they place their lives in danger of injury, and even death. According to the West Virginia Record, a Kanawha County, West...

On behalf of R. Edison Hill Prosecutors say owners and employees were negligent prior to spill Federal prosecutors have charged six people associated with Freedom Industries in connection with the massive Elk River chemical spill last year, according to the Charleston...

Mining is an integral part of the economy in the United States. The Mine Safety and Health Administration reported in a recent update that there were 116,010 workers in this industry throughout the country during 2014. However, working in this industry is dangerous....

Recently some regulations on coal mining pollution have been lifted, leading to concerns for public health and safety. The coal mining industry is a part of the livelihood of people wherever the mineral is to be found, and West Virginia is one of the places where this...

Black lung disease and other respiratory illnesses are still ravaging coal miners, despite advances in safety and prevention. For many of those working in West Virginia coal mines, the worksite is a lot safer today than it was back when shafts were still supported...

West Virginia residents who work in coal mines or who have family members who work in coal mines should learn about safety rules and laws. People in West Virginia who are employed in coal mines understand the inherent risks involved in this industry. Inadequate...

The New Year has not been good thus far for coal miners in the United States. On Friday, Jan. 14, a 44-year-old coal miner suffered a fatal fall on the premises of a Marshall County coal mine. He was employed as a contractor for NextGen Industrial Services. His death...

This week’s news of the death of a man working in the Mountain Laurel mine is Sharples may not come as a surprise, but it will still come as a shock. If you have a family member working in the mines, you know it could have been them. While any workplace has its risks,...

"Fracking" is a nickname assigned to a process known as "hydraulic fracturing." It's a process through which oil and gas industry workers drill into the ground creating a well. These workers use high-pressure pumps to quickly transfer sand, water and chemicals...