Tag: Coal Mine Explosion
Court upholds conviction of Massey Energy ex-CEO in fatal mine blast
2010 Massey Energy blast killed 29 workers By Jonathan Stempel Jan 19 (Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected former Massey Energy Co Chief Executive Officer Donald Blankenship’s bid to overturn his conviction and one-year prison sentence related to his role in a 2010 West Virginia mine explosion that killed 29 workers. The […]
Ex-Massey Energy CEO restitution costs could reach tens of millions
Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship found guilty of conspiracy to wilfully violate mine safety standards CHARLESTON, W.Va. _ Prosecutors say ex-Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship may have to pay tens of millions of dollars after a conviction carrying up to one year in prison. In U.S. District Court in Beckley Wednesday, prosecutors opposed Blankenship’s plea […]
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