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2007 is not a repeat of 2006, which was a disastrous and tragic year for miners and their families." To contact staff writer KenWard Jr., use e-mail or call 348-1702.... Published: Friday, February 02, 2007 Words: 415
that has units available, Farley said. "At this point, we cannot tell people what brand to buy," Farley said. Bruce Watzman, a lobbyist on safety issues for the National Mining Association, was surprised to hear that Draeger had so... Published: Sunday, December 24, 2006 Words: 1444
of its own success and became complacent" with improved accident numbers, leading up to a record low number of deaths in 2005. "That has now changed," Hamilton said. Mine operators have committed "endless resources and countless man-hours"... Published: Thursday, March 01, 2007 Words: 822
the Sago Mine disaster. At the time, Hamilton said, industry officials did not believe the technology had been properly adapted to the unique rigors of a coal mine. "We've come a long way in a year," Hamilton said. "All of a sudden,... Published: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 Words: 816
can't meet. For example, the rules as rewritten require the devices to provide two-way communications, a requirement that shuts out an Australian text-messaging device advocated by Manchin mine safety adviser Davitt McAteer, because... Published: Saturday, January 06, 2007 Words: 925
By KenWard Jr. kward@wvgazette.com A South African company that made oxygen bottles for widely used mine emergency breathing devices may carry some of the blame for the Sago Mine disaster, an updated lawsuit filed by the family of... Published: Friday, December 07, 2007 Words: 811
of Pickens, was older than the recommended 10-year service life. ICG blamed a typographical error. To contact staff writer KenWard Jr., use e-mail or call 348-1702.... Published: Friday, December 01, 2006 Words: 841
experience of a proper fit of the mouthpiece and the sensation of resistant breathing," MSHA said. To contact staff writer KenWard Jr., use e-mail or call 348-1702.... Published: Saturday, December 09, 2006 Words: 999
in light of resource constraints and changing safety and health regulatory priorities," MSHA said. To contact staff writer KenWard Jr., use e-mail or call 348-1702.... Published: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 Words: 1132
is also initiating an effort with state agencies to ensure that miners are properly trained in SCSR use nationwide." Staff writer KenWard Jr.'s continued reporting on the Sago Mine disaster and mine safety is being supported by a fellowship... Published: Friday, April 28, 2006 Words: 1096