2 killed, 20 injured in Colorado mining accident

Monday, November 18th, 2013 Liability Workers' Compensation

Two workers have died and 20 others have been injured after a mining accident in southwestern Colorado early Sunday. Authorities confirmed Sunday night that the two miners died of carbon monoxide poisoning and the source of the gas was under investigation. KDVR, citing the Colorado Mine Safety and Health Administration, reported that the gases were released following an incident involving explosives at the Revenue-Virginius mine, about seven miles south of the town of Ouray. The deceased miners were identified by county officials as Nick Cappanno, 34, and Rick Williams, 59.


External References & Further Reading
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/17/2-killed-20-injured-in-colorado-mining-accident/
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