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The Commonwealth

Expected Pike County mine closure results in loss of 280 mining jobs

Shepherd Snyder

An expected closure of a mining facility in Pike County is resulting in 280 workers being laid off.
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.

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