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Originally Posted by maleficent
This company already has racked up a ton of safety violations.. but according to most sources - that's the norm.. I guess if they all operated up to code - -whatever that code is -it would make the cost of whatever they are mining outrageously expensive...
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I'm aware that it is considered the norm, it doesn't make it right. Perhaps this could trigger a re-inspection into MSHA's safety standards. If there are standards that offer minimal safety upgrades and are difficult to comply with perhaps they could be removed. However, the law is the law. We as citizens don't have the option to disobey the law at will, pay a pittance of a fine and keep on violating. We are talking about regulations that keep people safe so that they can provide for their family. Sure, the individual can get another job but overall someone needs to get that job done so we can have the products that come from mining.
As far as outrageously expensive goes, that's up for debate. I assume they are making profit, correct? The investors may have to settle for the 50' yacht instead of the 55' yacht so that the peons who make their money can be safe. My heart breaks for them.