Sago Mine Disaster: what happened?

An explosion at the Sago Colliery in West Virginia in 2006 killed one miner and trapped 12 others. Inefficient rescue efforts by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and resentment towards the United Mine Workers Association (UMWA) led to legal battles. The cause of the explosion, attributed to a lightning strike, is disputed. International […]

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