mine safety

The Commonwealth

Mine Safety and Health Administration officials working to decrease accidental fatalities, respiratory illnesses in Appalachian miners

Shepherd Snyder

Mine Safety and Health Administration officials say they’ve been having more conversations with operators after a spike in mine fatalities last year.
The Commonwealth

Kentucky House committee discusses bill that would lower number of emergency staff required for smaller coal mining shifts

Shepherd Snyder

House Bill 85 would set the minimum number of working mine emergency technicians (METs) or medical staff to one per shift, if ten or less miners are working.
The Commonwealth

State Awaiting Word on Mine Safety Funding

State mine safety officials are seeking federal funds to continue training and re-training Kentucky's miners.If the request for funds is granted, over…

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