For some reason, they're worried they might be dangerous
(AP) - Nearly 60 problem coal mines have been hit with surprise inspections aimed at preventing another explosion like the one that killed 29 miners in West Virginia, the nation's chief mine safety regulator said yesterday. The raids targeted 57 mines with a history of violations, the Mine Safety and Health Administration said, including eight belonging to Massey Energy, the $4.17 billion company that owned the doomed West Virginia mine. More»
