Monday, March 03, 2008
Former Eastern Kentucky Coal Operator Sentenced To Prison
A former eastern Kentucky coal operator will serve 18 months in a U.S. federal penitentiary.
Ireland Williams of Louisa was also fined $ 3,000. The former coal operator of the James H. Taylor Mining No 1 Mine at Turkey Creek was convicted on three counts of violating the United States Coal Mining Safety Act.
Williams was sentenced in United States Federal Court in Pikeville.
Ireland Williams of Louisa was also fined $ 3,000. The former coal operator of the James H. Taylor Mining No 1 Mine at Turkey Creek was convicted on three counts of violating the United States Coal Mining Safety Act.
Williams was sentenced in United States Federal Court in Pikeville.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 6:06 PM 
