There are many possible risks in a mine, but people often only focus on the kinds of incidents that make the news, like cave-ins and explosions. Stories about mining accidents that actually reach the general public are often dramatic. However, some of the biggest...
Every year many young men and women start their careers in the coal mines of Alabama. When embarking on a career with many inherent dangers, it is important to be aware of your rights. The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, commonly known simply as “the Mine...
Alabama has deep roots and even deeper memory. Any coal miner in Walker, Jefferson, or Tuscaloosa County has surely heard of the Banner mine disaster of 1911. On a rainy day in April, a coal mine explosion killed 128 workers. According to Tuscaloosa News, this...
As a miner, you probably don't need anyone reminding you of the dangers you face on the job. You stare them head-on every day you clock in and start your shift in the mines. Virtually all miners have to contend with prolonged exposure to cramped quarters, toxic...
Working around heavy equipment is inevitable when you work in the mining industry. Technology has made mining far more productive than ever before, but the downside is that this heavy equipment can also pose a risk for workers. They need to understand that risk if...
Mining has long been regarded as a demanding and dangerous career. On a daily basis, workers must contend with natural elements, less than ideal working conditions, and dangerous equipment and procedures. It is not surprising that injuries can and do happen. What are...
Coal mining in Alabama started almost two centuries ago, and the state now ranks among the most productive coal-producing states in the country. Even after all these years, and despite progress in making the industry safer, it continues to be more hazardous than most...
Does your job require you to risk your life every day? You certainly do if you are one of the many coal mine workers in the Jasper area of Alabama. Coal mining is a risky business that requires strict compliance with prescribed safety standards.While authorities work...
Coal mining is big business in the United States that became a major industry in many states during the nineteenth century. Today, it affects the lives of thousands of Alabama residents. However, underground mining claims the lives of many mineworkers nationwide each...
If you are one of the many coal miners in the Jasper area of Alabama, you are likely the primary source of income for your family. The industry in which you work poses numerous life-threatening hazards, and only proper precautions could prevent financial instability...
