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Fire Bossing Controversy at No 9 Mine Sparks Safety Debate
In Fairmont hearings on the No 9 mine explosion safety director Lewis E Evans questions fire bossing, urging inspectors to examine pre reopening practices. Officials discuss inspections, ventilation, methane monitors and the mine’s safety regime as the three day inquiry continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Evans
United Mine Workers International Union
UMW
Stewart Udall
Washington
U.S
House
John Corcoran
Consolidation Coal Co
W.A
Tony) Boyle
Evans
No. 9
Mountaineer Coal Co
Jesse Bowers
Bowers
Thomas J. Whyte
Consolidation Coal
Whyte
William P. Park
Federal Bureau of Mines
Leslie C. Ryan
Safety Committee