The Mine Rescue Group is an adjunct to the United States Mine Rescue Association. The group is a forum for those engaged in mine rescue and others interested in emergency preparedness. Since it began, more than 7,000 articles and comments covering world-wide mining events have been posted here. We welcome everyone to join in to continue improvements in methods of saving the lives of miners and those involved in mine emergencies.
China coal mine blast death toll jumps to 87 By CARA ANNA (AP) HARBIN - Rescuers worked in frigid cold to reach 21 miners trapped underground Sunday as the
China says 42 dead, 66 trapped in mine explosion Associated Press November 21, 2009 BEIJING - A gas explosion tore through a state-run coal mine in northern
Gas explosion traps 139 coal miners in NE China Xinhua - China November 20, 2009 HARBIN, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- A gas explosion at a coal mine in Hegang City, in
Joe Main outlines priorities for MSHA Coal Tattoo Blog by Ken Ward Jr. November 20, 2009 Joe Main, the Obama administration's assistant secretary of labor for
Joseph A. Main: Farmington disaster led to landmark safety law Charleston Gazette November 19, 2009 Joseph A. Main CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Today marks the 41st