Due to violated safety codes, at least 25 miners were recently killed in a fire in a Montcoal, West Virginia mine. The company that owns the mine, Massey Energy Company, was under federal inspection by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and the company now has had a total of 1,342 citations for safety violations. Because the Massey Energy Company failed to provide safe working conditions for their workers, many innocent lives have been lost. Mining companies have a responsibility to protect their employees, and steps need to be taken to ensure that miners are not allowed to work in dangerous conditions.
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania Crane Accident Kills Demolition Worker
Because the use of heavy machinery has become so common among those working in construction, accidents are bound to happen sometimes. Just recently, a crane operator was killed when a boom lift toppled over and sent him falling 125 feet. It is not the man operating the crane who is to blame for this accident, however; those who designed and sold the crane may have been aware of the product’s defects and could have failed to inform the operators of this danger. Tragic construction accidents like these can happen to anyone, and when they do, you should consult an attorney who specializes in defending those harmed in construction accidents.
Construction Accidents
Few people realize that 20% of all work-related deaths happen in the construction industry, making this the third most dangerous industry to work in. These deaths are often the result of falling from high places like roofs, being hurt in vehicle collisions, or being burned or electrocuted while on the job. Anyone who has suffered injury or who has lost a family member in this type of work-related accident should seek out a lawyer who focuses on liability for construction accidents.