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Massey Accident

April 7, 2010 Mine Safety

The mine disaster at the Massey’s Energy Upper Big Branch mine should cause us to reexamine the mine safety laws and their enforcement. Here are some links to other stories:
NPR: Deadly West Virginia Mine Blast Stuns Experts
Wall Street Journal: Mine Rescue Efforts to Continue as Hopes Fade
CNN: History of mine accidents in the United States
New York Times: Mine Owner Faces Scrutiny as Rescue Efforts Continue

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    • Water & Energy Equity
    • Policy & Research
    • Advocacy
  • Get Help
    • Federal Black Lung Benefits
    • Environmental Problems
    • Mine Safety Discrimination
    • Black Lung Associations
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    • Black Lung Kills Shirt

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