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July 8, 2013 • natural gas well accidents in WV,WV Gas Drilling Injuries,WV Work Accidents
Five Workers Injured in West Virginia Fracking Explosion at Antero Natural Gas Well Site
NEW MILTON, WV – A fire at an Antero Resource’s natural gas drilling site in Doddridge County, West Virginia is under investigation after 8 workers were injured at around 4 a.m. on July 7th near New Milton. BANCS Volunteer Fire Chief Randy Trent said after he got the call that Emergency Services needed assistance from the…
read moreJuly 2, 2013 • automobile safety,Safety Tips,WV Car Accidents
4th of July: Let freedom ring while staying safe
Independence Day is the most dangerous holiday to travel in West Virginia The holidays are a time to celebrate and enjoy life with family and friends. Unfortunately, they are also the most deadliest times to be on the highway and The Fourth of July traditionally sees more deaths than any other holiday. Statistics suggest West…
read moreJune 28, 2013 • West Virginia law,WV Boating Accidents
Crackdown on drinking and boating expected for this weekend in West Virginia
When the temperatures soar and schools are out for summer, West Virginia’s lakes and rivers are a great place to enjoy while boating. It’s a fun time for families, but it’s also easy to lose sight of some of the dangers on the water. According to statistics, boaters often fail to take the same care…
read moreMay 16, 2013 • automobile safety,Motor Vehicle Crashes,West Virginia law
National Transportation Safety Board Seeks Tougher DUI Laws in West Virginia and Other States
Because alcohol-related car crashes claim about 10,000 lives each year, the National Transportation Safety Board is now recommending that all 50 states lower the blood alcohol content from 0.08 blood-alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05. Their goal is to eliminate drunk driving, which causes about a third of all deaths involving automobiles. The safety board believes…
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