Collapsed Kentucky mine had 300 “significant and substantial” violations

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Submitted by Jesse Russell on April 29, 2010 - 2:43pm
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As the investigation continues at a Kentucky mine the spotlight that has been focused on the record of violations of Massey Corporation has now shifted to Alliance Coal Company. According to reports the Dotiki (doh-TEE-kee) mine near Nebo, Kentucky has been slapped with more than 300 “significant and substantial” violations over the last 15 months. In that same period time the Kentucky Office of Mine Safety issued 31 orders for closing sections of the mine due to safety violations. The mine collapse comes as Kentucky is embroiled in a budget battle that could spill over into the next budget cycle resulting in a spending freeze. On Wednesday, Governor Steve Beshear listed the mine oversight department as one of the areas of state government that could be shut down if a budget agreement can not be reached in time.