Disaster strikes

Was the Sago coal mine a disaster just waiting to happen? In the past two years, the mine was cited 273 times for safety violations, of which about a third were classified as "significant and substantial," according to MSHA. In addition, 16 violations logged in the past eight months were listed as "unwarrantable failures." In other words, serious safety infractions. Sago was operated by Anker West Virginia Mining Co. until two months ago, when it was purchased by International Coal Group Inc. That company now bears the burden for the worst mining disaster in recent memory. Your comment?