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Mining risks go beyond cave-ins and collapses

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Aug 17, 2020 | Mining Accidents

Cave-ins and collapses are the first things that most people think of when considering the dangers of working in the mining industry. There is an inherent fear of venturing underground and then finding the way back to the surface cut off by a collapse.Historically,...

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Mining companies must protect workers from common hazards

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Jul 13, 2020 | Mining Accidents

Workers in the mining industry face risks with each shift. The onus is on the employer to ensure that these workers remain as safe as possible while they work. There are some very specific dangers that they should be aware of, so they can take steps to prevent...

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Long hours may increase injury risk in mines

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Jun 1, 2020 | Mining Accidents

When people think about injuries in the mining industry, explosions and similar incidents frequently come to mind. What they might not realize is that many mining injuries stem from other, often preventable, factors. One of these is the length of each shift the miners...

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Preventing coal mine explosions

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Jun 25, 2019 | Mining Accidents

An explosion in a West Virginia coal mine in 1907 claimed the lives of 362 miners, and this kind of disaster is still worryingly common more than a century later. There were 10 coal mine explosions in the United States Between 1986 and 2010 that resulted in multiple...

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Rights miners in West Virginia have under the Mine Act

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Dec 27, 2018 | Mining Accidents

The 1977 Mine Act was intended to give miners in West Virginia and other states certain rights. Amended in 2006, it's still a piece of legislation that gives miners important job-related rights. The legislation also encourages both employers and miners to work...

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Causes of coal mine explosions

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Dec 3, 2018 | Mining Accidents

A massive explosion tragically killed at least 25 miners in West Virginia in 2010, making it at that time the worst coal mine accident in over 20 years. Officials believe that methane gas may have caused the mine to explode. Coal mine explosions are generally caused...

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How to keep workers safe while mining

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Jun 6, 2018 | Mining Accidents

If a coal mine explodes in West Virginia or elsewhere, it can be caused by coal dust, methane or a combination of the two. Methane can be controlled by using fans that help keep levels at lower than explosive concentrations. It is also possible to drill drainage holes...

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Roughly twice as many killed in mines in 2017

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Jan 15, 2018 | Mining Accidents

In 2016, coal mining deaths hit a record low with eight being reported. In 2017, there were 15 deaths at coal mines, and 8 of those deaths occurred in West Virginia mines. Other states to report deaths included Kentucky and Alabama. Many of these deaths occurred...

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MSHA advises use of NDT to prevent mining injuries

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Aug 30, 2017 | Mining Accidents

A safety alert issued by the Mining Safety and Health Administration suggests the agency will be placing emphasis on testing methods as part of inspections of West Virginia sites. The safety issue concerned testing specifically performed on wire rope. MSHA called for...

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Coal mining deaths on the rise

On behalf of Peyton Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Aug 21, 2017 | Mining Accidents

Coal miners are particularly vulnerable to fatal workplace accidents. There have already been more deaths in the nation's coal mines in 2017 than there were in 2016,with five so far taking place in West Virginia. Even so, the coal miner's union has claimed that the...

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