“„At least 25 coal miners have died inside a mine that has over time amassed scores of safety violations, including 57 citations just last month. West Virginia’s coal miners are the backbone of a great nation that depends on their work. They deserve nothing less than a safe working environment, and an employer who respects and values their safety.
“„We must reexamine the health and safety laws we have put into place and what more may need to be done to avoid future loss of life.