MSHA Wants Doors Closed on Crandall Canyon Probe

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AFL-CIO news blog

by Mike Hall, Oct 5, 2007

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the owners of the Crandall Canyon Mine in Utah, where six coal miners and three rescuers were killed in August, want a federal judge to keep the investigation away from the public and the media.

Earlier this week we reported that a coalition of news media groups filed suit in federal court to open MSHA’s investigation to the public and asked for the transcripts of any hearings that may have already taken place. The Salt Lake Tribune reported that one of the reasons the investigation should be open is because

MSHA itself has been publicly accused of bearing “some significant responsibility for the accident” and for engaging in questionable activity in its various statutory roles after the accident.

Yesterday, attorney’s for MSHA asked U.S. District Judge Dee Benson to deny the request by the Tribune, the Deseret Morning News, CNN, the Associated Press and the Utah Media Coalition to open the fact-finding to the public and press. The Tribune also reported that the owners of the Murray Energy Co. mine oppose opening the investigation.

Read more: http://blog.aflcio.org/2007/10/05/msha-wants-doors-closed-on-crandall-canyon-probe/

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[Binka]

1. FUCK THAT! These Investigations Need To Be WIDE Open!

I'm gonna SCREAM if this is allowed. Bob Murray needs to be indicted for MURDER! :mad:

[McCamy Taylor]

2. No secrets!

[cstanleytech]

3. I wonder what they are really afraid of?

After all it was all caused by an "earthquake" right? *wink* *wink*
That reminds me anyone want to buy a lovely bridge, it's in california and has a great view of the ocean.

[EST]

7. Wow, three nubies in one thread!

Welcome to DU! Your presence here is greatly appreciated.:toast: :toast:

[pdefalla]

4. We have no right to this information

It is obviously protected by executive privilege!

[EST]

8. Welcome to DU!

Thanks for showing up--we really do love our noobs!:toast: :toast:

[joedogs]

5. how big was his donation to the GOP

human life means nothing to these people.find out how much he donated and you will found out why this investigation will go nowhere.

[Whoa_Nelly]

6. He's been lining a few pockets

http://www.newsmeat.com/ceo_political_donations/Robert_Murray.php

[EST]

9. Hi, Welcome to DU!

Your very first post...Welcome home to all three of you. We've been waiting for you to show up.:toast: :toast:

[Lost4words]

10. His donations to the GOP are/were quite substancial.

He even gave money to George Allen of Virginia, you know Mckaka!, It was in a thread here some time ago listing his donations to the GOP.

8643

[Lost4words]

11. Welcome to DU joedogs!!