W. Va. Coal Mine Had High Injury Rate, Multiple Safety Violations

January 3, 2006

  • January 4, 2006 at 2:08 am
    curious says:
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    I\’m curious as to whether or not the workers were aware of just how dangerous their job was, over and beyond the normal danger involved in this job ??? May their souls rest in peace !!!

  • January 4, 2006 at 2:22 am
    Hank says:
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    In response to your question, I lived in WV 30+ years ago, and it was as dangerous then as it is today. Everyone is well aware of the risks that are taken each day in this essential industry.

  • January 4, 2006 at 2:47 am
    curious says:
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    Hank, thanks for your response. I understand that this is a dangerous job, but the article inferred that this particular mine had some additional safety issues perhaps not present in other mines. Thank you also for reminding us that this is an ESSENTIAL industry that we all benefit from. While I sit in my cushy office, there are those who are risking their lives to make mine better – and not just policemen, firefighters, military personnel and those we normally think of and are so grateful for.

  • January 4, 2006 at 3:39 am
    Nancy says:
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    It sounds like someone should have shut down this mine until some of the major violation issues were taken care of. I know this is an essential industry and the workers are aware of certain hazards but why site violations just to let them go. These workers and their families deserve better. Things need to be done to prevent disasters like this from happening again.

  • January 4, 2006 at 3:46 am
    Disgusted and Sadden says:
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    Once again money takes precedence over people lives. I guess they figure they can just replace the 12 employees that died. The daughters and sons of those 12 people will grow up without a father/mother. How utterly sad.



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