Massey Energy has been plagued by safety violations over the years, including recent reports of ventilation problems, drill dust violations and inadequate air quality. We look more closely at this mine and the effects of the explosion on the community.
For the latest on the story, we're joined by Jessica Lilly, reporter for West Virginia Public Broadcasting and Jack Spadaro, former director of the national mine health and safety academy.
There was just a report that came out the day before this terrible tragedy that said only about half of those inspectors had received their annual refresher training.
—Jack Spadaro
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