Longwall Mining Damage in West Virginia: Homes Crumbling Under Pressure
Longwall Mining Damage: A Growing Concern in West Virginia
CAMERON, W.Va. (WTRF) -- Longwall mining damage is increasingly affecting homes in West Virginia. Following the operations of St. Clairsville-based American Consolidated Natural Resources, local residents like Don Stern are seeing alarming structural issues unfold in real time.
The Impact of Longwall Mining
Between brick separation in garages and hairline cracks in walls, the situation is dire. Stern notes that the door to his garage is gradually becoming wedged shut, a symptom of the damage caused by subsidence, a consequence of mining activities. Neighbors along Green Valley Road share Stern's plight, reporting crumbling foundations and shifted pavement.
- Lee Anderson, a resident for 40 years, faced difficulties opening his front door.
- Former delegate Dave Evans compiled alarming reports from residents regarding property damage and minimal compensation from ACNR.
A Call for Action
With nearly a year of noticeable damage, the neighborhood's calls for reform echo louder as residents seek fair settlements and improved regulatory measures from the state. Concerns about safety and property value loom large as families wait for answers.
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