Deep in the hills of West Virginia, coal mining and the dangers that come with it have been a part of families’ lives for generations.

Lisa Emery, a respiratory therapist, is deeply concerned about West Virginia coal miners suffering from black lung disease ...

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 ...

~ 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 ...

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 ...

* 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 ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The new owners of the West Virginia coal mine where 29 men were killed in an explosion agreed Tuesday to pay a record $210 million to cover fines, compensate victims' grieving ...

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 ...

* 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; ...

(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 ...

FARMINGTON, W.Va. — The United Mine Workers of America will observe the 56th anniversary of the Farmington #9 Mine explosion in a ceremony set for Sunday afternoon. The event will be held at the ...

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