Kentucky Coal Mining Industry

According to the bureau of labor statistics coal mining remains among the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. Coal mining has a significantly higher fatal injury rate compared to other industries. A newly dedicated monument in downtown Hazard’s Triangle Park honors Perry County coal miners who died in the line of work and to thank their families for their service.

Kentucky has a backlog of more than 1,000 coal miners who have filed workers compensation claims because of black lung disease.Department of Workers'…