More than 112 killed in Bangladesh clothing factory fire - Telegraph

At least 112 people were killed in a fire that raced through a multi-story garment factory just outside of Bangladesh's capital, an official said Sunday. Read More:

Mining Accident in Guizhou Kills 18

After one of the deadliest mine accidents in almost three years and another mining accident in Gansu resulting in 20 deaths, the Voice of America reports at least 18 people have died and 5 are missing in China’s most recent mining accident: Read More:

Dangers of work-induced hearing loss - Zimbabwe

Jack hammers, punch presses, weaving machines, most woodworking machinery, grinders, heavy diesel engines, compressors, disc cutters, riveting machines, crushers, blasting equipment, forges and ball mills are just some of the many noise producers that can endanger workers’ hearing. Read More:

IMPACT: Federal inspectors step up enforcement of rules to prevent black lung | The Center for Public Integrity

In the late 1990s, however, the downward trend in disease rates reversed, and government researchers are documenting with alarm the return of black lung, which was supposed to have been eradicated years ago. Even more disturbing: Rates of the most severe form of the disease have tripled since the 1980s. Read More:

Mine encroaches on learning space at Sonus - Times Of India

Mine encroaches on learning space at Sonus - Times Of India: The government primary school at Sonus stands encircled by now silent mines, and a few trees wilting in the blazing sun and sting of the mining dust. Inside the concrete box structure, the lone teacher switches between students of Classes I to IV.