October 25, 2012
Last year was a better one, so statistics show, when it comes to the injuries and fatalities sustained in the mining industry. Alaska in particular, had only two fatalities in the mining industry last year.
Are you in the mining industry? If you are, then you understand the perils that come along with working in such a potentially dangerous environment. Every year, there are many fatalities in the mining industry, and even more injuries, some of them caused by catastrophic accidents in which many miners are severely injured or even killed. This is typical when a mine collapses with the miners in it.
According to the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration, there were 37 deaths caused by mining accidents in the U.S. This is an all-time low compared to previous years. Alaska only had two deaths and much less injuries than they have in previous years as well.
Working in an industry where the work environment can be a potentially dangerous, it is important that you heed to all safety regulations. However, even then, an accident can happen. If you are ever involved in any accident that leaves you injured or a loved one dead, call an Anchorage accident attorney to see if you can be compensated for your losses.