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UBB victims’ families furious about Blankenship video

Former Massey CEO funds Youtube effort to clear his name

April 8, 2014

Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship has taken to video to defend himself against charges that he is responsible for the Upper Big Branch disaster – to the outrage of victims’ family members. Dozens of them and their supporters gathered earlier this month outside a federal courthouse in Charleston, West Virginia, to protest the claims made in the video.

UMWA applauds W. Va. mine safety board for action on proximity devices

Proposal would make technology use mandatory

January 22, 2014

The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) is cheering a proposed rule by the West Virginia Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety that would mandate the installation of proximity devices on mining equipment throughout the state.

Columbian coal mines are a blast from the past

March 26, 2012

Safety and health experts from the United Mine Workers of American (UMWA) said a recent visit to coal mines in Columbia gave them a sense of nostalgia -- and not in a good way.

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UBB victims’ families furious about Blankenship video

UMWA applauds W. Va. mine safety board for action on proximity devices

Columbian coal mines are a blast from the past

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