Mining safety laws reevaluated.Several states dusted off decades-old mining safety laws and took action to modernize mod·ern·ize v. mo·dern·ized, mo·dern·iz·ing, mo·dern·iz·es v.tr. To make modern in appearance, style, or character; update. v.intr. To accept or adopt modern ways, ideas, or style. them following the Sago Mine explosion in West Virginia West Virginia, E central state of the United States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania and Maryland (N), Virginia (E and S), and Kentucky and, across the Ohio R., Ohio (W). Facts and Figures Area, 24,181 sq mi (62,629 sq km). Pop. that killed 12 miners--the deadliest mining accident since 1968. Actions include requiring self-rescue breathing devices, wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. and tracking systems, mining emergency centers, more frequent annual mine inspections, and steeper fines for violations by mine operators. West Virginia passed the first such bills on January 26, requiring that miners be equipped with communications and tracking devices. In addition, mine operators are required to provide extra air supplies, and an all-hours hotline 1. (company) Hotline - Hotline Communications Ltd.. 2. (messaging) Hotline - Hotline Connect. will ensure accelerated rescue efforts following an emergency. In February, the New Mexico Legislature The New Mexico Legislature is the legislative branch of the state government of New Mexico. It is a bicameral body made up of the New Mexico House of Representatives and the New Mexico Senate. The legislature consists of 70 representatives and 42 senators. sent a bill to the governor requiring measures similar to West Virginia's law. Kentucky is reconsidering legislation that orders drug and alcohol testing after a miner killed in a 2003 accident tested positive for drugs. Other states considering new mine safety legislation include Alabama, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah and Virginia. |
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