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Safety officer refuses to testify in Upper Big Branch mine disaster


November 8, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Fatality, fire/explosion, In this week's e-newsletter, Investigations, Latest News & Views, mine safety, What do you think?

The top safety officer for Massey Energy, owner of the Upper Big Branch mine where 29 miners died in an explosion on April 5, has invoked her Fifth Amendment rights and won’t be interviewed by those investigating the disaster.

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