Labor Department News Releases Update

You are subscribed to the latest news releases from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Read the latest news releases.

07/07/2014 05:30 PM EDT

An impact inspection at the Rhino Eastern LLC's Eagle Mine 3 in Wyoming County, West Virginia, found conditions that put miners at risk of developing black lung disease and that increased the potential for deadly explosions, underscoring the importance of mine safety vigilance and the need for continued improvements in controlling coal dust.