MSHA reaches settlement in Freedom Energy case

摘要

Arlington, VA - The Mine Safety and Health Administration on Jan. 5 announced a settlement in the landmark lawsuit to close a Massey Energy mine. The settlement comes less than two months after MSHA filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against the Freedom Energy Mine No. 1 in Pike County, KY. The move marked the first time MSHA had ever used its authority to seek a court order to shut down a mine with persistent safety problems. Soon after, Massey announced plans to permanently idle the mine.