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endorsed the Democrat over Republican John McCain. Obama put the UMW's longtime safety director, JoeMain, in charge of MSHA. After his confirmation in October 2009, Main announced an ambitious agenda that included a long-stalled effort... Published: Sunday, October 28, 2012 Words: 1523
and Health Administration and the United Mine Workers union have already been released. MSHA officials have yet to release their separate "internalreview" meant to examine agency actions - and inactions - at UpperBigBranch prior... Published: Saturday, February 11, 2012 Words: 341
mining operations, MSHA said. The total of 37 deaths across all mining sectors compares to 48 in 2010, a year that included 29 deaths in the UpperBigBranch Mine Disaster. Of the 37 deaths, 12 occurred at surface coal mines, 11 at... Published: Friday, January 06, 2012 Words: 289
meets its legal obligation to ensure the safety and health of its workers," Solis said, "we can prevent another tragedy like the one at UpperBigBranch from ever happening again." Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., said he hopes the now-infamous... Published: Friday, April 06, 2012 Words: 833
involved could also reveal more information about serious MSHA problems related to the fire and to the deaths of 29 miners at Massey's UpperBigBranch Mine in an April 2010 explosion. Stanley told the justices that MSHA inspectors... Published: Thursday, October 18, 2012 Words: 672
Additionally, MSHA filed 70 complaints alleging mine safety discrimination during the 2010-12 period, compared to 39 in 2007-09. After the UpperBigBranch Mine Disaster, miners and family members from the Massey Energy operation complained... Published: Saturday, September 01, 2012 Words: 370
not seek to prosecute Massey or Massey officers. While MSHA cited a variety of serious safety violations that led to the deaths, an agency "internalreview" report also documented major lapses in MSHA's inspection of the mine and enforcement... Published: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Words: 619
in the news when federal prosecutors brought new charges against a former Massey executive who is cooperating in their investigation of the UpperBigBranch Mine Disaster. Five years ago, White Buck and two of its employees pleaded... Published: Saturday, December 01, 2012 Words: 841
too much dust for years, but MSHA has issued relatively few violations and routinely allowed companies extra time to fix problems. MSHA chief JoeMain issued a statement in response to the findings: "The current rules have been in effect... Published: Sunday, July 08, 2012 Words: 1862
Smith said, and the union wants to ensure the state’s plan includes providing help to any miners who developed drug problems. Reach KenWard Jr. at kward@wvgazette.com or 304-348-1702.... Published: Thursday, January 12, 2012 Words: 788