Thursday, October 07, 2010
Massey Mine Issued Closure Orders
WEST VIRGINIA....
Thursday, MSHA announced it has issued 11 closure orders to Massey Energy owned Elk Run Coal Co.’s Seng Creek Powellton Mine in Boone County. MSHA says, during a surprise visit on September 28th, mine inspectors discovered the mine was taking illegal cuts into the coal seam, operating without proper ventilation and not completing required air readings, which are needed to assure there is sufficient air flow to prevent mine explosions. MSHA Assistant Secretary of Labor Joseph A. Main says the violations are a blatant disregard for the federal regulations, and the results of the Seng Creek inspection only reinforce the need for new legislation to halt these kinds of practices. Massey Energy Spokesman Jeff Gillenwater says discipline was issued immediately, while the foreman and two hourly workers were discharged, and nine additional miners were suspended for three days.
Thursday, MSHA announced it has issued 11 closure orders to Massey Energy owned Elk Run Coal Co.’s Seng Creek Powellton Mine in Boone County. MSHA says, during a surprise visit on September 28th, mine inspectors discovered the mine was taking illegal cuts into the coal seam, operating without proper ventilation and not completing required air readings, which are needed to assure there is sufficient air flow to prevent mine explosions. MSHA Assistant Secretary of Labor Joseph A. Main says the violations are a blatant disregard for the federal regulations, and the results of the Seng Creek inspection only reinforce the need for new legislation to halt these kinds of practices. Massey Energy Spokesman Jeff Gillenwater says discipline was issued immediately, while the foreman and two hourly workers were discharged, and nine additional miners were suspended for three days.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 9:29 AM 
