Report: Massey Energy to Blame for West Virginia Mining Disaster

The Takeaway

Investigations into last year’s coal mine disaster in West Virginia that killed 29 people have found the mine owner squarely responsible.  The former federal mine safety chief Davitt McAteer led the investigation into the worst American mining disaster in 40 years. Jessica Lilly, reporter for West Virginia Public Radio shares the on the community’s reaction.

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