Utah Mine Owner's Illinois Site Had 2,787 Violations Between 2005 & Present - SL Tribune

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That's not a typo.

Crandall Canyon mine owner Robert Murray is fond of saying he cares deeply for his workers and "takes their safety to bed every night." But his record at one Illinois mine in particular might cause some lost sleep.

Murray's Galatia mine in southern Illinois racked up at least 2,787 violations and more than $2.4 million in proposed fines from the Mine Safety and Health Administration over a two-year span, according to government records. That includes more than $1.4 million in proposed fines already this year.

Murray routinely challenges government fines and many are now on appeal. He has paid $588,000 and is delinquent on $116,000. "That would really raise a red flag to me if I was an inspector going to those mines," said Bruce Dial, a former federal mine safety officer.

In June, in a hearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Murray angrily defended his company's safety record when it was challenged by Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif. "My employees are important to me and I take their safety to bed every night," Murray said, waving his finger at Boxer. "My safety record today is one of the best in the coal industry."

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http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_6589559

That's great, Bob. Looks like there's a good chance that six of your employees will take your safety values to their graves.

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1. But Murray claimed this was all UMW propaganda

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