State mine safety officials issued 253 violations in their investigation of the Upper Big Branch disaster and singled out at least two foremen in the explosion that killed 29 men in 2010. … [Read more...]
Big Coal’s Bidding
February 18, 2012 By
It shouldn’t take another disaster, like the Upper Big Branch explosion in 2010, to make lawmakers take action to protect lives. … [Read more...]
Some Justice at Upper Big Branch
October 27, 2011 By
The conviction of a safety director at the Upper Big Branch mine should give momentum to Congress to pass a raft of needed safety reforms. … [Read more...]
Coal Mine Official’s Trial Begins
October 24, 2011 By
In an unusual case for the mining industry, an official at the Upper Big Branch mine is charged with lying to investigators in the aftermath of the explosion there that caused 29 deaths. … [Read more...]
Outsize Severance Continues for Executives, Even After Failed Tenures
September 29, 2011 By
Eye-popping severance packages thrive in spite of the measures put in place in the wake of the financial crisis to crack down on excessive pay. … [Read more...]
Lies and Truth About Upper Big Branch
June 30, 2011 By
Big Coal must learn its lesson. A yearlong federal inquiry found a chain of safety neglect. Congress should pass urgently needed legislation to prevent further disasters. … [Read more...]
West Virginia Mine Owners Misled Inspectors, Investigators Say
June 29, 2011 By
Massey Energy, the owner of the mine where 29 people died last year, are said to have kept accounts of hazardous conditions out of official record books. … [Read more...]
The Truth About Upper Big Branch Mine
May 19, 2011 By
A report leaves no doubt about Massey Energy’s responsibility for the mining disaster. … [Read more...]