At the 20th anniversary of the Jan. 2, 2006 Sago Mine explosion in Upshur County that left 12 miners dead, a competitive ...

A memorial in honor of the 12 Sago miners who lost their lives was placed by the historic Covered Bridge in Philippi. Three of the men who died in the accident were from Barbour County. (Photo ...

Scientists who work to prevent mine disasters and the spread of disease among miners face looming cuts under the Trump administration. Federal scientists and engineers working to prevent deadly ...

A dozen West Virginians lost their lives in one of the state’s worst coal mining disasters 20 years ago. The Sago Mine disaster would serve as a catalyst for changes in mine safety law, but its ...

Microseismic monitoring and a hybrid risk model provide dynamic insights into floor behavior, reducing water inrush risks in ...