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Joanie Baloney (801 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-16-07 11:23 PM Original message |
9 rescuers hurt after seismic 'bump' at Utah mine where collapse trapped miners |
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Az_lefty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-16-07 11:31 PM Response to Original message |
1. What in the world is going on up there???? |
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Joanie Baloney (801 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-16-07 11:32 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Yeah |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 09:23 AM Response to Reply #2 |
17. A "seismic bump" is a mine collapse. |
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Whoa_Nelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-16-07 11:54 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. Read this DU thread about the big facts on that |
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whistle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-16-07 11:33 PM Response to Original message |
3. How in all good conscience can the Atomic Energy Commission think of storing |
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piedmont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:41 AM Response to Reply #3 |
15. Different mountains, made of different rocks, with waaay different risks. |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-16-07 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
4. A "bump" as defined by the article: |
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Whoa_Nelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-16-07 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
5. One rescue worker has died! |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:06 AM Response to Reply #5 |
8. it's 2 now that have died. it's getting worse by the hour. |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:25 AM Response to Reply #5 |
9. So terribly sad. |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-16-07 11:58 PM Response to Original message |
7. according to someone on msnbc tonight |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:39 AM Response to Reply #7 |
11. Of course it was. |
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anitar1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:36 AM Response to Original message |
10. I read a few days ago that the type of mining they do |
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mike_c (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:56 AM Response to Original message |
12. geologic question... |
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Liberal Veteran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 09:27 AM Response to Reply #12 |
18. "Seismic bump" = Murray doublespeak |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:56 PM Response to Reply #18 |
55. "Bump" is a very old mining term |
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drm604 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 01:05 AM Response to Original message |
13. According to MSNBC 3 have now died. n/t |
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Eugene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:38 AM Response to Original message |
14. AP: 3 Rescue Workers Killed at Utah Mine |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 09:17 AM Response to Original message |
16. Seismic is a lie |
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mikeytherat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Original message |
19. Cave-in kills three Utah mine rescue workers |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. Ouch Ouch Ouch |
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thunder rising (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. They never re-opened that worthless pit, they just put a sign in front |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. DAMN. |
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izzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #19 |
23. Went on a tour of a mine in Can. once scary place. |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #23 |
29. So you would understand more-fully today's news. |
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izzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #29 |
36. I am not sure. I once walked out doors on top of the world trade |
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mikeytherat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #36 |
37. The winds atop the WTC were amazing. |
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izzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #37 |
40. As I got older I have hated to go to high places. |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. Similar experiences... |
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izzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:58 PM Response to Reply #39 |
56. I am glad I did these things as it makes you really think |
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acmavm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #19 |
24. That cave in couldn't be because the mine owner had the pillars of coal |
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laruemtt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #24 |
25. 'cause he's rich with connections? |
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Ganja Ninja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #24 |
26. I can't believe that this mine wasn't showing signs of instability |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #26 |
30. And then we'll send a very-sternly worded letter of complaint! |
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PA Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #26 |
35. Mr. Murray bullies inspectors on a regular basis. He calls in political favors to have tough |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #35 |
41. So when will Murray be IN PRISON ? |
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EST (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. That's what some of the miners said, before straw boss said |
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bettyellen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #27 |
42. collapsing the mines also hides all the evidence if you aren't complying w/ safety regs |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #42 |
47. It also makes you wonder when you hear.. |
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bettyellen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. we ought to examine the meme "work americans won't do" and see if we believe |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #48 |
49. Exactly, these are human rights abuses...n/t |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #24 |
33. I keep waiting for somebody to drag that crazy man off to jail.. |
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0007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #24 |
34. Bob Murray has big time juice in D.C. |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #34 |
46. If the Dems take over Washington in 2008, |
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smirkymonkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 08:51 PM Response to Reply #34 |
58. Too bad they're all abandoning ship.... |
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kurtyboy (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #19 |
28. The mine safety officer might have something to say |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #19 |
31. oh, how terrible. |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #19 |
32. How many more people is that crazy screw ball going to kill?...n/t |
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Kyad06 (3 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #32 |
38. Murray is a fraud |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #38 |
43. No, Murray is a criminal |
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Maribelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #38 |
44. Fraud goes up the chain of command - - Bush has killed these miners with his corruption. |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. Along with many other nameless, faceless workers... |
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0007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 02:56 PM Response to Reply #45 |
57. OSHA is a complete joke with this criminal administration.. |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:54 PM Response to Reply #38 |
54. Welcome to DU! He's a regular rudy giuliani, isn't he? |
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bleedingheart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #19 |
50. My family is full of coal miners... |
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spinbaby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. Many of us in these parts have relatives in coal |
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DU GrovelBot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:42 PM Response to Reply #19 |
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Seabiscuit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-17-07 12:43 PM Response to Reply #19 |
53. God to Earth: "Quit mining and burning coal and polluting my atmosphere!" n/t |
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pinniped (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-18-07 04:15 AM Response to Original message |
59. I heard the POS* recess appointed the head of the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration. |
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