But is he a stickler for safety?

Is someone finally coming to MSHA's rescue? The word percolating through political circles is that the president intends to nominate Richard Stickler of West Virginia to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health. Mr. Stickler served as Director of Pennsylvania's Bureau of Deep Mine Safety, and was involved in the Quecreek mine rescue in 2002. Earlier in his career, he worked for Beth Energy Mines, Inc. for thirty years. During that time, Mr. Stickler held a number of positions including Manager, Superintendent and Shift Foreman. He received his bachelor's degree from Fairmont State College. I doubt he will be as controversial as departed MSHA chief Dave Laurisky. Your comment?