US coal mine collapse traps six-Utah - Thread No. 2

[dingo]

Read some of Ken Ward, Jr's or Liz Burkowski's reports (along with numerous others) to see how it's failed to protect USA miner's safety in the past few years.

Thankyou Gonzo.....I will do some reading up...
I think our equilavent is Occupational health and safety....or OH&S.

 

[Utopia]

Can I ask what MSHA stands for, Ive somehow missed it?.....TIA.

Mine Safety and Health Administration

www.msha.gov

Here's their website Dingo.

 

[dingo]

I'm not certain I posted the story about my neighbor or not.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/military/20070218-9999-1m18heli.html


Cory Helman was my other son. The US Navy stated they couldn't get them from 4000 ft into the ocean bottom. As you can see from the short article above the Navy 'DID' get them.

His Mom & I sent emails to any & every media outlet in the US that would listen to us. It was decided there would be NO funeral until his body was found, we all screamed we needed closure. It happened.

I'm sure the families of the miners can do the same.[/quote.
Im sorry to hear that Cheko:blowkiss:

 

[dingo]

Mine Safety and Health Administration

www.msha.gov

Here's their website Dingo.

Thankyou Utopia.... its very similar to what we call oh&s.

 

[Earthbound Misfit I]

We also have OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)

Thankyou Utopia.... its very similar to what we call oh&s.

 

[Utopia]

It would be a long shot but I think they should be provided with any & every ounce of survival equipment available. Yes sign the release & let the miners go back in.

It is the only solution to this. The miners watching this are well aware of the risks. Can you imagine the nightmares they are having? Knowing one of there own is left in a filthy dark tomb? I agree with you RKnowley....

They could state if this attempt fails it is final! I see no other alternative.
See I knew you were very smart!!! :blowkiss:

I agree, but I also appreciate SS's concern about loved ones being emotional and perhaps careless as result. It's a very tricky situation. I took a philosophy course once that focused on moral dilemmas and this is the type of situation that we debated. There are no good solutions at this point. Just unbearably sad.

Did anyone see the coverage of the mine disaster in China tonight? 171 miners trapped in a flooded mine. The family members are freaking out because nothing is being done. I just can't imagine being a loved one in either of these situations.

 

[Earthbound Misfit I]

Press Conference pushed back until 9:30PM Eastern time

 

[Earthbound Misfit I]

Nothing was being done at the mine in China? When they showed a little bit of the coverage on CNN today they showed I don't know how many miners (hundreds) trying to pump the water out of that mine. What a horrible situation that is also.

Did anyone see the coverage of the mine disaster in China tonight? 171 miners trapped in a flooded mine. The family members are freaking out because nothing is being done. I just can't imagine being a loved one in either of these situations.

 

[Earthbound Misfit I]

Murray is at Press Conference!

 

[Earthbound Misfit I]

5th bore hole at approx 855 ft. give or take.

 

[Boyzmomee]

I just feel that EVERY effort should be made to recover these miners bodies. .

I don't. Let them rest in peace.

Three more men, husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, have perished trying to ge to the other six.

My husband was in the coast guard. He did search and rescue. He had to make choices.

 

[Boyzmomee]

“These men are buried but there has been no funeral,” he said. “Without that, there is no closure.”

sad article, but realistic at the same time....sux

Not realistic. They can have a memorial service.

They know where their loved ones are.

 

[Earthbound Misfit I]

If they were to locate a live miner underground they would drill the larger hole for the human capsule to bring the miner/s out. Bob Murray will speak now.

 

[Earthbound Misfit I]

That's what you call resting in peace??

I don't. Let them rest in peace.

Three more men, husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, have perished trying to ge to the other six.

My husband was in the coast guard. He did search and rescue. He had to make choices.

 

[cheko1]

Thank you dingo.

 

[cheko1]

If they were to locate a live miner underground they would drill the larger hole for the human capsule to bring the miner/s out. Bob Murray will speak now.

Thank you RKnowley for the updates........so he crawled out from under the rock he was under? What did he have to say?
Its not on any of the major channels.

 

[Earthbound Misfit I]

He's still going on at kutv.com. Now I feel bad for him again..lol

Thank you RKnowley for the updates........so he crawled out from under the rock he was under? What did he have to say?
Its not on any of the major channels.

 

[cheko1]

He's still going on at kutv.com. Now I feel bad for him again..lol

I told you earlier your just to nice!!!!! :doh:

I watched the end of it.

 

[philamena]

I don't. Let them rest in peace.

Three more men, husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, have perished trying to ge to the other six.

My husband was in the coast guard. He did search and rescue. He had to make choices.

Boyzmomee,
I totally agree with you. Sadly this is one of those instances where a choice has be made....be it a popular one or not. At this point, I can't see risking other lives.

 

[cheko1]

Not realistic. They can have a memorial service.

They know where their loved ones are.

Its not same without the remains & having closure.