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Massey Energy blamed for West Virginia mining disaster

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A new report says that the West Virginia coal mining disaster that killed 29 people last year was caused by negligence on the part of the mine’s owner, Massey Energy.

Report: Massey Energy to Blame for West Virginia Mining Disaster

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Mine safety questions arise following explosion

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25 miners are dead after an explosion tore through a coal mine in West Virginia’s Raleigh County. The mine is owned by the Massey Energy company, which, according to news reports, has a history of safety problems.

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