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Colombia deficient in mine inspectors

Colombia deficient in mine inspectors
The Associated Press
Posted: 01/27/2011 10:49:10 PM PST
Updated: 01/27/2011 10:49:10 PM PST

SARDINATA, Colombia—Colombia's mining minister has gone to the scene of the country's latest mining disaster and says the nation has just 16 safety inspectors for 3,000 mines.

Officials suspect a methane gas buildup caused the blast at the La Preciosa coal mine that killed 21 workers Wednesday. Methane gas is also believed responsible for a 2007 disaster at the same mine that claimed 32 lives.

Mining Minister Carlos Rodado said in a radio interview Thursday that the latest disaster should prompt more investment in mine safety.

La Preciosa passed a government safety inspection in November.

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http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_17216329?nclick_check=1

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