Mine Safety, Experts Panel
Mine safety officials testified on proposals to invest in mine safety programs, focusing on efforts to prevent mine disasters. They focused on… read more
Mine safety officials testified on proposals to invest in mine safety programs, focusing on efforts to prevent mine disasters. They focused on the April 5, 2010 explosion at Massey Energy’s Upper Big Branch coal mine in West Virginia. Among the issues they addressed were business practices of mining companies, constant legal challenges to regulatory decisions, and past infractions of safety standards. close
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