Stanley “Goose” Stewart, who survived the Upper Big Branch coal mine disaster that killed 29 workers 15 years ago Saturday, ...

The federal government wants the number of offices that oversee U.S. mine safety laws to align more with a shrinking coal ...

Stanley “Goose” Stewart, who survived the Upper Big Branch coal mine disaster that ... inspect impoundment dams and new roof bolts, and make sure mining equipment is safe, said Jack Spadaro ...

(AP) — Retired coal miner ... of a mine. They examine electrical and ventilation systems that protect miners from deadly black lung disease, inspect impoundment dams and new roof bolts, and ...