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Why Coal Mine Workers Fatalities Are On The Rise

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In 2016, the Mine Safety and Health Administration announced that coal miner fatalities had reached an all-time low, with only 9 reported deaths taking place the entire year. However, 2017 already saw an increase in the number of coal miner deaths on duty rose to 15 deaths, with 8 of them occurring in the first … Read more

Updated: February 7, 2020

Missouri Coal Mining Accidents – Understanding Your Rights

Coal mining is still a booming industry in Missouri, as anyone who works in this industry is well aware. There are currently around 400 active mines in Missouri and approximately 30,000 individuals are employed in these mines. As you can imagine, this is a very dangerous line of work and accidents do happen. Miners and … Read more

Updated: November 11, 2019