<
Back to Previous Page
$150,000 Fine Proposed Due to Miner's Death
WASHINGTON —The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) today announced a proposed fine of $150,000 against Rosebud Mining Company, operator of an Armstrong County, Pa., mine where a miner was killed in a roof-fall accident June 10, 2005.
"The safety and health of miners must be protected every day. The failure of any mine operator to provide safe working conditions carries a high risk for their miners and will not be tolerated," said David G. Dye, MSHA's acting administrator. "MSHA will assess strong penalties, as in this case, when a miner suffered fatal injuries because the operator failed to provide safe working conditions."
A roof-bolter operator at the Tracy Lynne Mine in Armstrong County was fatally injured by a roof fall that occurred while installing six-foot resin grouted roof bolts in an area previously supported with 36-inch bolts. MSHA can assess fines ranging from $60 to $60,000 per violation depending on the nature of the violation, level of negligence and several legal factors. Rosebud Mining Co. has 30 days to appeal the fines.
Call Our Toll Free: 610-667-7511 or Contact Our Pennsylvania Personal
Injury Lawyers Online For
a No-Obligation Consultation |
