State Inspects Mine; U.S. Says It’s Too Unsafe
From Times Wire Reports
Federal officials have yet to enter an eastern Kentucky mine to begin investigating the cause of an underground explosion May 20 that killed five miners.
The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration said the mine wouldn’t be safe for investigators until its owner repaired some walled-off areas.
But state officials entered Darby Mine No. 1 on Thursday after checking gas levels and air quality. Inspectors began mapping the inside area last week to determine the cause of the explosion.
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