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Picking up where Coal Mining Accidents: The Statistics (Pt. 1) left off, below we will continue to take a look at the prevalence of fatal and non-fatal coal mining accidents in the U.S. While the first part of this blog focused on presenting statistics related to fatal coal mining accidents, here, we will highlight some facts about non-fatal coal mining accidents.
While workers are more than three times more likely to die in coal mining accidents that occur in underground mines (as opposed to surface mines), they are also more likely to sustain any on-the-job injury when working in anthracite mining (as opposed to other types of coal mining).
While the facts and statistics regarding coal mining accidents in the U.S. may be shocking, it’s important for people to remember that:
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We take pride in tailoring our legal representation to specifically meet our clients’ needs and in expertly guiding them through each stage of the complex the legal process. While our attorneys are aggressive and effective litigators both inside and outside of the courtroom, we are also counselors that can provide our clients with helpful legal advice regarding their best options.
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