mine-safety

Mr. McAteer harshly criticized Massey in the report, saying it could have prevented the accident by providing adequate ventilation and limiting explosive coal dust throughout the mine—standard mine-safety practices.

Mine Probe Faults Massey Kris Maher 2011

It's unclear if the report will lead to new mine-safety legislation in Congress, which has been divided over the need for changes.

Mine Probe Faults Massey Kris Maher 2011

The mine-safety agency's enforcement record has been under scrutiny since an April explosion at Massey Energy Co. 's Upper Big Branch mine in Montcoal, W. Va., killed 29 miners in the worst coal-mining accident in 40 years.

Report Criticizes Coal Mine Regulators Kris Maher 2010

After the explosion, Mr. Miller introduced new mine-safety legislation, calling for tougher penalties.

Mine Probe Faults Massey Kris Maher 2011

The mine-safety agency was "hampered by a lack of leadership … across various administrations" that allowed the rule-making process to stall as it fell victim to "the competing interests of the industry, the operators, and the unions representing the miners," wrote Elliot P. Lewis, the Labor Department's assistant inspector general, in his report to the head of the mine-safety agency, Joseph A.

Report Criticizes Coal Mine Regulators Kris Maher 2010

Joe Main, head of the mine-safety agency, defended the investigation's thoroughness.

Disaster Probe Frustrates Miners, Families Kris Maher 2010

Mr. Paul wouldn't engage over most of his opponent's jabs on Medicare or on his past statements saying civil-rights laws and some mine-safety regulations were an overreach of federal power.

Paul, Conway Sqaure Off in Kentucky Senate Debate Douglas A. Blackmon 2010

Mr. Paul wouldn't engage over most of his opponent's jabs on Medicare or on his past statements saying civil-rights laws and some mine-safety regulations were an overreach of federal power.

Paul, Conway Square Off in Kentucky Senate Debate Douglas A. Blackmon 2010

During the debate, Mr. Paul wouldn't engage over most of his opponent's jabs on Medicare or on his past statements saying civil rights laws and some mine-safety regulations were an overreach of federal power.

Kentucky Race for Senate Puts Focus on National Policies Douglas A. Blackmon 2010

On Monday, the mine-safety agency announced new criteria for determining when it should consider stronger enforcement, including how many serious citations would be required to trigger greater scrutiny.

Report Criticizes Coal Mine Regulators Kris Maher 2010