One of the most costly and deadly coal mining disasters in the history of the world occurred in West Virginia. The Monongah Coal Mine Disaster occurred in December 1907 and is still counted as the largest mining-related disaster in the…
State Mandates Background Check For Some Health Care Workers
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is launching a program that will mandate background checks for workers in the long-term health care field. The mandate will cover workers who are employed in nursing homes and other long-term…
Injection Errors and Poor Practices Surprising Source Of Possible Medical Malpractice Claims
With the amount of education available regarding clean needs and the importance health care facilities put on such processes, it might surprise readers to know that injection errors and poor practices still lead to a significant number of infections or…
Report in Tracy Morgan Crash Indicates Long Hours For Driver
In 2014, a crash involving six vehicles — including a big-rig and a limousine carrying comedian Tracy Morgan and his friends — was reported across the country. The accident involved at least one fatality and left Morgan with reported brain…
Air Quality: The Unseen Effects Of Explosive Detonations
When you think about some of the dangers of mining, your thoughts might turn to hazards like collapsing mines, premature detonation of explosives and other similar hazards. Some people might not realize that even a planned explosion can cause serious…