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Mine safety hot line went silent for two months
Washington AP reports the Bureau of Mines hot line for reporting safety violations failed for two months, callers’ messages not answered as staff were too busy. Test calls showed the line down, tape logs unreviewed since Oct. 21. Repairing crews were summoned, and early results showed several investigations prompting mine safety actions.
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