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Despite reservations voiced by some Republicans, state senators advanced a bill Thursday that would weaken a safety protection for coal miners put in place almost two decades ago after the death of a Harlan County miner.
The legislation would reduce the required number of trained and certified coal miners able to respond to medical emergencies, known as mine emergency technicians (METs), depending on how many miners were working a shift. Under HB 196, a shift with 10 or fewer miners would be required to have only one MET, down from the current requirement of two. METs are trained to provide emergency medical care and stabilize a miner’s condition.
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The legislation would reduce the required number of trained and certified coal miners able to respond to medical emergencies, known as mine emergency technicians (METs), depending on how many miners were working a shift. Under HB 196, a shift with 10 or fewer miners would be required to have only one MET, down from the current requirement of two. METs are trained to provide emergency medical care and stabilize a miner’s condition.
Rollback of KY mine safety law advances even as Republicans voice concerns
FRANKFORT — Despite reservations voiced by some Republicans, state senators advanced a bill Thursday that would weaken a safety protection for coal miners put in place almost two decades ago after the death of a Harlan County miner. House Bill 196, sponsored by Rep. John Blanton, R-Salyersville...
