Weekly Pulse: WV Mine Had Over 1300 Health and Safety Violations

By: Wednesday April 7, 2010 8:21 am

By Lindsay Beyerstein, Media Consortium blogger

Massey Energy’s Disregard for Safety

A massive explosion ripped through the Big Branch coal mine in West Virginia on Monday, killing 25 miners and leaving 6 others missing and presumed dead. The mine had an egregious record of health and safety violations.

Health Lobby Ad Watch: Oh No, Not The Canadian System!

By: Friday July 17, 2009 11:00 am

Lies, more lies, and fear. Brought to you by Patients United Now and their corporate overlords.

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