UMWA applauds W. Va. mine safety board for action on proximity devices
Proposal would make technology use mandatory
The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) is cheering a proposed rule by the West Virginia Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety that would mandate the installation of proximity devices on mining equipment throughout the state.
“Several fatalities and dozens of severe injuries a year can be prevented by proximity detection devices,” said UMWA International President Cecil E. Roberts. “West Virginia is once again leading the way for the entire nation in improving mine safety.”