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Coal mining - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The goal of coal mining is to obtain coal from the ground. Coal is valued for its energy content, and, since the 1880s, has been widely used to generate electricity.

Free Frank Warner: U.S. coal mining deaths: 1990-2011

Here are the number of coal mining deaths in the United States, from 1990 through 2010, and the fatality rate (deaths per 200,000 work hours). [Updated to 2010.]

Coal Mining | What is Coal Mining? | World Coal Association

From opencast to underground production, coal mining is a worldwide industry. Take a look at WCA's comprehensive mining guide.

History of coal mining - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Due to its abundance, coal has been mined in various parts of the world throughout history and coal mining continues to be an important economic activity today.

Coal Mining - Coalwood, West ia

Coal Mining. Types of Coal Mines. There are four main types of coal mines: shaft mine, slope mine, drift mine, and surface (open-cast) mine. The mine at Coalwood was ...

Coal mining disasters - SourceWatch

Coal mining disasters include harm to miners, the public, and the environment. This article discusses disasters involving coal mining, coal sludge spills, and coal ...

Coal Mining - Perryopolis

T he history of Perryopolis wouldn’t be complete without a reference to coal mining. Although Perryopolis itself is not a “company ...

Underground Coal Mining Disasters and Fatalities ...

Underground Coal Mining Disasters and Fatalities --- United States, 1900--2006. During a 5-month period in 2006, three underground coal mining incidents in the United ...

MSHA - Coal Mining: Fatalgrams And Fatal Investigation ...

Fatality #13 - January 10, 2006; Fall of Roof or Back - Underground - KY Maverick Mining Company, LLC - Mine #1

Coal Mining disasters - The Dangers of coal mining

Past and present mining disasters, how they occur. Documented facts on mine accidents and the responsibilites of mine operators to keep the miner safe. The …

Coal Mining in North East England

A short history of coal mining in Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne from Medieval times to the 1990s

Coal Mining in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania - History Coal ...

Learn about coal mining in Pennsylvania, including coal mining history, mining accidents, photos of coal miners and equipment, environmental issues, women in …

Coal Mining Ancestors in the UK - Accident Reports, Coal ...

Discover coal mine employee records and accident reports, explore the daily life of a coal miner, and learn about the history of coal mining and miners in England ...

Scottish Mining Website - 1904 Deaths

Scottish Mining Website Fatal Accidents in Mines in Scotland - 1904 - compiled from appendices to the reports of the Inspector of Mines and Collieries

Health effects of coal - SourceWatch

There are a number of negative health effects of coal that occur through its mining, preparation, combustion, waste storage, and transport. Negative health effects ...

Coal and Coal Mining - Gillespie, Illinois

A history of Coal Mines and Coal Mining in Gillespie, Illinois and surrounding areas.

Coal Mines in the Industrial Revolution - Business Sale

Coal was needed in vast quantities for the Industrial Revolution. For centuries, people in Britain had made do with charcoal if they needed a cheap and easy to ...

Coal Mining | Durham Records Online Library

Londonderry Seaham & Sunderland 1854/55- ? The Past. Seaton and Seaham collieries came on stream in 1852. The docks a t Seaham Harbour were by now receiving coal …

iLoveMountains.org — The Human Cost -- End …

T here’s a common saying in Appalachia: what we do to the land, we do to the people. Recently, 21 peer-reviewed scientific studies have confirmed the truth of those ...

Coal Mining disasters - The Dangers of coal mining

Past and present mining disasters, how they occur. Documented facts on mine accidents and the responsibilites of mine operators to keep the miner safe. The …

MSHA - Coal Mining: Preliminary Accident Reports ...

2013 Preliminary Accident Reports, Fatalgrams and Fatal Investigation Reports Coal Mines

Mining History UK - Media

Roll of Honour. Lists of names of men women and children who have given their lives or have been injured in the pursuit of coal.

Mortality in Appalachian Coal Mining Regions: The Value …

8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD

The heaviest coal mining areas of Appalachia had the poorest socioeconomic conditions. Before adjusting for covariates, the number of excess annual age …

Coal Mines, collieries, drifts, welsh mining disasters

Photographs and a brief historical account of more than 200 Welsh coal mines, plus stories poems and a list of colliery disasters.

| MSHA: Three mining deaths 'extremely troubling'

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Three U.S. coal miners have died in as many days, prompting the Obama administration on Monday to urge the industry to step up its safety ...

7. Mining accidents – Coal and coal mining – Te Ara ...

Causes Traditional mining was highly dangerous. There were three main causes of accidents: rock falls, often when the pillars were mined; explosions, most frequently ...

Coal: Dangerous Power | Energy Justice Network

Our monthly newsletter that covers the impacts to public health, climate, forests, and communities from industrial-scale "biomass" energy and offers clean energy ...

WV Mine Disasters, 1884 - Present - West ia Office ...

date: company: mine: location: nature of accident: number of victims: jan. 21, 1886: orrel coal company: mt. brook: newburg: explosion: 39 : nov. 20, 1894: blanch ...

WEST IA COAL FACTS

West ia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training. WEST IA COAL MINING FACTS. The West ia Mining Industry is critical to the economy and …

Coal Mining disasters - The Dangers of coal mining

Past and present mining disasters, how they occur. Documented facts on mine accidents and the responsibilites of mine operators to keep the miner safe. The …

MSHA - Coal Mining: Preliminary Accident Reports ...

2013 Preliminary Accident Reports, Fatalgrams and Fatal Investigation Reports Coal Mines

Mining History UK - Media

Roll of Honour. Lists of names of men women and children who have given their lives or have been injured in the pursuit of coal.

Mortality in Appalachian Coal Mining Regions: The Value …

8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD

The heaviest coal mining areas of Appalachia had the poorest socioeconomic conditions. Before adjusting for covariates, the number of excess annual age …

Coal Mines, collieries, drifts, welsh mining disasters

Photographs and a brief historical account of more than 200 Welsh coal mines, plus stories poems and a list of colliery disasters.

| MSHA: Three mining deaths 'extremely troubling'

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Three U.S. coal miners have died in as many days, prompting the Obama administration on Monday to urge the industry to step up its safety ...

7. Mining accidents – Coal and coal mining – Te Ara ...

Causes Traditional mining was highly dangerous. There were three main causes of accidents: rock falls, often when the pillars were mined; explosions, most frequently ...

Coal: Dangerous Power | Energy Justice Network

Our monthly newsletter that covers the impacts to public health, climate, forests, and communities from industrial-scale "biomass" energy and offers clean energy ...

WV Mine Disasters, 1884 - Present - West ia Office ...

date: company: mine: location: nature of accident: number of victims: jan. 21, 1886: orrel coal company: mt. brook: newburg: explosion: 39 : nov. 20, 1894: blanch ...

WEST IA COAL FACTS

West ia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training. WEST IA COAL MINING FACTS. The West ia Mining Industry is critical to the economy and …