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 ...

~ 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 ...

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 ...

* 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 ...

* Previous rescue attempt stopped by dangerous gases * Four missing miners could be in refuge chambers * Worst U.S. mine disaster since 1984, at least 25 dead By Jon Hurdle MONTCOAL, West Virginia, ...

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 ...

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 ...