Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Mine Owner Pushes For Safety Cuts
Coal mine owner, Rep. Keith Hall (D-Phelps) is pushing House Bill 119, which would reduce from two to one the number of mine emergency technicians required at coal mines, if the mine employs fewer than 18 people. The House Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment, where Hall is vice-chairman, approved the bill February 12th. The bill awaits a full House vote. Several Kentucky citizens and labor groups are asking lawmakers to defeat the proposal.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 7:37 PM 
