The Two-Way Report: Safety Agency Didn't Levy Stiffest Fines On W.Va. Mine March 31, 2011 • Though it had found problems, the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration(MSHA) failed to apply one of its toughest enforcement tools to the Upper Big Branch coal mine in West Virginia before a deadly explosion there last year.
The Two-Way Feds Vow Crackdown On Mines That Game Safety Checks August 26, 2010 • Federal regulators vowed to crack down on mine operators who warn miners of inspectors' arrival.