CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Federal mining regulators say an Alpha Natural Resources subsidiary failed to comply with safety standards, leading to the March death of a West Virginia coal miner.
According to a report from the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration, the company did not develop a plan to properly support mine walls and failed to conduct adequate safety examinations at the Virginia-based Alpha's Kingston No. 2 Mine near Scarbro.
Authorities said 34-year-old Jeremy Sigler of Pool was killed in March when material from the wall of the mine struck him. Had had 10 years of experience.
The Charleston Gazette reports (http://bit.ly/SdzL36 ) that MSHA issued five enforcement actions to the mine operator. West Virginia mining regulators had previously cited the company and five mine managers for violations related to the incident.
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