Report on the August 6, 2007 Disaster at Crandall Canyon Mine

摘要

The record compiled by the investigation shows that Murray Energy was operating a dangerous mine in a potentially dangerous manner, was lax about or hostile to safety, and was bullying a compliant MSHA. Murray Energy's safety record is well below average and was poor at Crandall Canyon Mine in particular. These problems resulted from a cavalier attitude towards safety among senior management. Many Crandall Canyon officials in the middle to lower ranks were vigilant about safety training and minimizing hazards, but several managers--including company's CEO, Robert Murray--showed a combative attitude towards MSHA enforcement, and sought to pressure MSHA inspectors.