On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Nov 18, 2020 | Coal Miners
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...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Oct 3, 2019 | Coal Miners
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...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Aug 22, 2019 | Coal Miners
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...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Apr 26, 2019 | Coal Miners
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...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Apr 5, 2018 | Coal Miners
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...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Feb 5, 2018 | Coal Miners
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...
