Coal Mine Accidents

Certain professions are considered to be more hazardous than others, often requiring strict safety protocols to reduce the chance of a workplace injury. For companies in West Virginia, properly training employees in these procedures is imperative, especially for coal...

Coal mining was once known as one of the more dangerous career choices a person could make. Companies in West Virginia have taken steps to reduce the risk of coal mine accidents, with injury reports in the last year being the lowest ever. Even with extra safety...

Workers -- and their families -- on the coal mines in West Virginia might sleep easier knowing that the number of coal mine fatalities in 2016 was the lowest ever. The U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration reported that only 25 deaths were...

When employees go to work each day, they have the reasonable expectation that safety measures set forth in the work place will keep them from harm. In a mining community, however, that expectancy is raised because of the level of danger presented on the job. Coal mine...

A recent report indicated that the number of injuries, deaths and illnesses related to coal mining are declining, which is good news for West Virginia people who are employed in this industry. According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health...

Mining is an important industry in the state of West Virginia, and unfortunately, it is also one of the most dangerous. West Virginia leads the nation in non-fatal coal mine accidents, but a new campaign seeks to reduce this number and make it safer for every worker....

Those who are employed in the mining industry are exposed to certain risks that are inherent to the nature of their job. However, victims of coal mine accidents in West Virginia have rights, no matter how the accident and injuries occurred. As many of these...

Coal mining is an inherently dangerous job, but those who are employed in the coal mines of West Virginia still have the right to a workplace that is as safe as possible. Coal mine accidents are often serious, sometimes fatal, and those affected could be dealing with...

After the deaths of three coal miners in the month of January, authorities have taken steps to address immediate safety concerns and hopefully reduce the number of accidents. The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration has announced its resolution to provide...

In West Virginia, coal mining is a way of life. Many readers work in the mining industry or know and love someone who does. As the demand on coal has decreased overall, the number of workers injured in coal mines every year has also decreased. However, there are still...