Southeast Missourian

Mine disasters spur safety overhaul effort

~ Deaths of 14 in West Virginia coal miners have forged coalition demanding improvements. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- In death, 14 West Virginia coal miners have achieved something that just a month ...
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WV Mine Disaster Victims' Families Want Gag Order Lifted

BECKLEY, W.Va. -- Families of the 29 West Virginia coal miners killed in a 2010 explosion are asking a federal judge to lift a gag order in the criminal case against the mining company's former ...
Yahoo

Barrackville to finally get commemorative coal mine disaster memorial

BARRACKVILLE — When Barrackville community leaders began putting together a memorial for victims of the town's mine disasters in March, Diana Marple thought it would take five years of $1,000 ...
ABC News

West Virginia Mine Disaster: Repeated Safety Violations Were A 'Red Flag'

There have been 122 safety violations at Upper Big Branch mine so far this year. Apr. 6, 2010 — -- Critics say a surge of federal safety citations and revealing internal corporate memos all ...
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US Mine Disasters Fast Facts

(CNN) — Here’s a look at mine disasters, accidents and deaths in the United States. This is a list of notable mine disasters and is not all-inclusive. December 6, 1907 – Worst coal mine ...
Reuters

Rescuers again forced out of W.Virginia coal mine

* Still no sign of survivors * Rescuers turn back before reaching second refuge chamber * Plan to drop camera through hole to look for miners By Jon Hurdle MONTCOAL, West Virginia, April 9 (Reuters) ...
ABC News

Families of Coal Mining Victims Mourn in Hours After Explosion That Killed 25

Benny Willingham worked as a miner for 30 years before he was killed. April 6, 2010 — -- Many of the men who died in the depths of a West Virginia coal mine Monday often discussed with ...