Mining accident
Record Settlement in West Virginia Mining Explosion
At $210 million dollars it’s the biggest settlement in the history of US mining disasters. But will it change the culture that led to the deaths of 29 West Virginia men? The Takeaway speaks to West Virginia Congressman Nick Rahall about the Upper Big Branch mining disaster.
Report: Massey Energy to Blame for West Virginia Mining Disaster
Investigations into last year’s coal mine disaster in West Virginia that killed 29 people have found the mine owner squarely responsible. The former federal mine safety chief Davitt McAteer led the investigation into the worst American mining disaster in 40 years. Jessica Lilly, reporter for West Virginia Public Radio shares the on the community’s reaction.