Who is conducting the investigations of the Sago and Aracoma mine accidents?
The Office of Miners Health, Safety and Training is working with the federal Miners Safety and Health Administration to investigate the fatal accidents in Upshur and Logan counties. We also are working with Davitt McAteer, Gov. Manchins special advisor on the mine accidents and mine safety. McAteer is former assistant secretary for the Mine Safety and Health Administration and a noted authority on mine safety. Our office provides regular updates of investigation progress to Mr. McAteer, designated legislative officials and the West Virginia Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety.
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