Please keep coal miners in West Virginia and throughout the country in your thoughts and prayers.

These men and women labor daily to help keep this country up and running. Coal produces over 40% of all the electricity used in the United States.

Another coal miner was killed today in West Virginia, the 4th WV coal mine fatality in 2013. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (D-W.Va.) signed an executive order on Wednesday, Feb. 20 placing all mines in West Virginia to stand down for at least one hour to review safety procedures.

Headed underground for another full shift tonight. I hope today helps to remind everyone to think and work safely...