Friday, January 23, 2009
Island Creek's Marion Branch Mine Shut Down
The Kentucky Department for Natural Resources has ordered Central Appalachia Mining, Kentucky, LLC, to shut down work at its Marion Branch mine at Island Creek. The state says Wednesday, a rolling boulder tumbled 500 feet and crashed into a home, rendering it unlivable.
State officials say work can resume after the Energy and Environment Cabinet approves a plan of acation to ensure work will be conducted safely. Rhino Energy of Lexington owns the mining company.
State officials say work can resume after the Energy and Environment Cabinet approves a plan of acation to ensure work will be conducted safely. Rhino Energy of Lexington owns the mining company.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 5:12 AM 
