MINE SAFETY
04/27/10

my comments:  Some where their has to be an environment of safety for mine works,  they can't have unions, they go to work knowing that there are safety concerns, and they can't say anything for fear of losing their work, repercussions on their families. These mines have been cited countless times for safety concerns and closing these mines to take care of these situations, but the mine companies are only concerned with PRODUCTION not with the safety of their miners. There has to be more federal action, I know more government intervention, unfortunately sometimes people mean more than production.  I believe all mines should be closed and fixed before we have another disaster waiting to happen.

Senate Committee Health, Education, Labor and Pensions

Witnesses testified about potential improvements to federal mine-safety laws. They talked about a number of issues including current federal regulations, mine safety inspections, and the number of violations found at U.S. mining operations. The hearing was the first of a series of hearings on a deadly mining disaster in West Virginia.