Coal industry views on the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969

Book · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:7301554

The issue considered was whether or not the nation can achieve a substantial increase in the production of coal without any corresponding increase of tragic losses in terms of death and injury in the coal mines. Each spokesman related experiences in his company since the passage of the 1969 act. Fatalities have been reduced, but not eliminated, Mr. Bailey said, adding that ''it must be recognized that most elements related to worker safety are not controllable by legislation, regulation, or the unwarranted punitive action that management at all levels of America's mines so deeply resents.'' The other witnesses also reviewed the impact of the act at their respective companies. (MCW)

• OSTI ID: 7301554
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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