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Federal court grants judgment against Kentucky coal mine operator

Posted on April 3, 2013

Owes $1.67 million in civil penalties for 1,244 violations ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has granted a default judgment against D & C Mining Corp. of Harlan County, Ky., affirming the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Mining Fatalities Fall to All-time Low in 2009

Posted on January 15, 2010

MSHA News Release: [01/04/2010] Contact:   Amy Louviere Phone:    (202) 693-9423 Release Number 09-1588-NAT Mining fatalities fall to all-time low in 2009 34 mining deaths in US is record-setting number ARLINGTON, Va. -Preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s … Continue reading →

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MSHA releases report, issues violations in West Virginia mine inundation

Posted on January 15, 2010

MSHA News Release: [01/14/2010] Contact:   Amy Louviere Phone:    (202) 693-9423 Release Number 10-31-PHI MSHA releases report, issues violations in West Virginia mine inundation Flooding from heavy rains led to 24-hour underground entrapment of 7 miners ARLINGTON, Va. - The U.S. … Continue reading →

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MSHA Issues Closure Order For Failing to Pay $400,000 in Delinquent Fines

Posted on May 6, 2009

MSHA News Release: [05/01/2009] Contact Name: Amy Louviere Phone Number: (202) 693-9423 Release Number: 09-0465-PHI MSHA issues closure order for failure to pay delinquent penalties Virginia’s Snapco Inc. owes nearly $400,000 in fines ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine … Continue reading →

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