Coal Mine Accidents

A mining executive was recently convicted of a misdemeanor with regard to his role in a tragedy that claimed the lives of 29 miners in West Virginia. This federal criminal conviction could mark a landmark change in accountability for mining companies and...

Workers in West Virginia coal mines face dangerous situations on every shift. While most coal mine accidents are preventable, they continue to happen because worker safety is often compromised by the need for company profits and production. Every coal mining accident...

When an accident happens at work, victims often assume that workers' compensation will cover all of their accident-related needs. While a claim can help a West Virginia victim and family recover financial losses, it is wise to seek legal help when facing the...

West Virginia coal miners have no illusions about how dangerous their jobs can be. Coal mine accidents in that state and other states take several lives and cause numerous injuries each year. The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration investigates these...

West Virginia residents who work in the coal and mining industry have the right to a safe and productive work environment. While there are certain inherent risks to mining, that does not diminish the rights of those who have been injured in coal mine accidents....

West Virginia authorities have adopted new laws in order to protect the safety of those who work in the many mines throughout the state. This new rule pertains to how equipment is moved within underground mines and is hoped will prevent future coal mine...

A team of researchers at West Virginia University has been working to reduce the number of coal mine accidents in surface mines. Traditionally, coal mine accidents are associated underground mines, but it is hoped that advancements in safety could improve conditions...

University landscape architect students from West Virginia recently built displays to be shared with the public in Miners Park. The project was part of a memorial gathering that honors those who have died in coal mine accidents in the state. The recent  event was...

A recent article mentioned the April anniversary of a tragedy that took place when close to 30 men were killed in a West Virginia mining accident. Coal mine accidents in the state involving fatalities were nearly double those in the next highest ranking state between...

Coal mine workers in West Virginia are faced with a multitude of hazards on every shift they work. Workers have the right to work environments that are safe and free of preventable hazards. Failure of mining companies to adhere to prescribed safety regulations may...