There have been 122 safety violations at Upper Big Branch mine so far this year. Apr. 6, 2010 — -- Critics say a surge of federal safety citations and revealing internal corporate memos all ...

Scientists who work to prevent mine disasters and the spread of disease among miners face looming cuts under the Trump ...

~ Deaths of 14 in West Virginia coal miners have forged coalition demanding improvements. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- In death, 14 West Virginia coal miners have achieved something that just a month ago ...

* Gases force rescuers to retreat from West Virginia mine * Rescue teams hopeful of returning on Thursday evening * Worst U.S. mine disaster since 1984, at least 25 dead (Updates with new briefing; ...

* Four miners missing in West Virginia mine disaster * At least 25 dead, deadliest US mine disaster since 1984 * Giant drills in place to bore into stricken mine * Mine has history of multiple safety ...

Benny Willingham worked as a miner for 30 years before he was killed. April 6, 2010 — -- Many of the men who died in the depths of a West Virginia coal mine Monday often discussed with family ...

BARRACKVILLE — When Barrackville community leaders began putting together a memorial for victims of the town's mine disasters in March, Diana Marple thought it would take five years of $1,000 ...

BECKLEY, W.Va. -- Families of the 29 West Virginia coal miners killed in a 2010 explosion are asking a federal judge to lift a gag order in the criminal case against the mining company's former chief ...

FARMINGTON, W.Va. — The UMWA and family members of the miners killed in the Farmington No. 9 Mine disaster remembered the tragedy once again Sunday. Mike Payton It was the 56th anniversary of the ...

(CNN) — Here’s a look at mine disasters, accidents and deaths in the United States. This is a list of notable mine disasters and is not all-inclusive. December 6, 1907 – Worst coal mine disaster in US ...