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Mine disaster kept Huntington mayor scrambling

Unfortunately the problem is even bigger than this. We lose close to 6,000 families members at work each year and this does not include 4.2 million non-fatal injuries and illnesses were reported in private industry workplaces or those who die because of occupational illnesses.

Our government needs to take a closer look at the system that deals with these families there are more issues then I can count. Just a few being enforcement, accountability, workers comp, and family involvement.

I do have to give the Mayor Gordon some credit for compassion because that�s the best place to start. But don�t let it stop there; we have much more work to do!

I will keep you all in my prayers.