I think Don Blankenship should be tried for 29 counts of negligence in the workplace causing death.
Blankenship is the CEO of Massey Energy, one of the largest coal producers in the United States. Coal, of course, is one of the most significant sources of energy in North America.
On April 5th, 2010, one of Blankenship’s coal mines experienced an explosion (believed to have been cause by the presence of a methane), killing 29 people.
In 2009, Blankenship received a fine of $382,000 for serious violations for lacking ventilation in the mines, among several other safety concerns.
—Three Hundred and Eighty-Two THOUSAND Dollars!—
-Blakenship received two citations THE DAY BEFORE the explosion for safety violations.
-In the month leading up to the explosion, Blankenship received 57 citations for safety violations.
-In the previous five years, Blankenship has received citations for 1,342 safety violations.
In his defense, he said “Anything in life has risks”.
WHAT. THE. FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blankenship is apparently known to verbally confront his employees discouraging them from forming unions. In my opinion, if a work place can operate diplomatically with minimal risks of harm to the workers, then that seems fairly acceptable. However, in a case like this.. this is unacceptable.
I feel so bad for the people who have worked, currently work, and who might ever work under his direction.
The sad thing is, in our society, I wouldn’t be surprised to this man end up walking, free of any criminal wrongdoing. After all, his company is the fourth largest coal producer in the United States.
Does this bother anyone else? I haven’t been so bothered by something like this in so long.
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