Mine disaster: Hazards hidden, production over safety
July 1, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: criminal charges, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Investigations, Latest News & Views, mine safety, Respiratory safety, Safety training, What do you think?
An official from the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) delivered a stinging indictment of the operators of the Upper Big Branch (UBB) mine in West Virginia where 29 miners were killed in an explosion.
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Tags: Massey Energy, mine explosion, MSHA, productivity, records, training, Upper Big Branch, worker intimidation
