Posted in | News | Coal

MSHA Removes Stephen Gigliotti from Massey Energy Review Team

By Joel ScanlonJun 15 2010

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) removed Stephen Gigliotti from an internal review team on Thursday which was investigating the government actions prior to the April explosion at a Massey Energy Co. mine in West Virginia.

The MSHA is the federal enforcement agency responsible for the health and safety of the nation's miners

Stephen Gigliotti was removed by the MSHA internal review team as he was previously the Acting District Manager for District 4 and there could be a potential conflict of interest. The agency's District 4 covers southern West Virginia, including Raleigh County, where Massey's Upper Big Branch Mine is located.

The explosion killed 29 miners and the accident is also being investigated by the West Virginia Office of Miner Health, Safety and Training.

In addition West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin has also appointed Davitt McAteer a mine safety expert to investigate the explosion. Federal prosecutors are conducting a criminal probe into the explosion.

Written by

Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

Citations

Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:

APA
Massey Energy Corporation. (2019, March 19). MSHA Removes Stephen Gigliotti from Massey Energy Review Team. AZoMining. Retrieved on May 10, 2024 from https://www.azomining.com/News.aspx?newsID=23.
MLA
Massey Energy Corporation. "MSHA Removes Stephen Gigliotti from Massey Energy Review Team". AZoMining. 10 May 2024. <https://www.azomining.com/News.aspx?newsID=23>.
Chicago
Massey Energy Corporation. "MSHA Removes Stephen Gigliotti from Massey Energy Review Team". AZoMining. https://www.azomining.com/News.aspx?newsID=23. (accessed May 10, 2024).
Harvard
Massey Energy Corporation. 2019. MSHA Removes Stephen Gigliotti from Massey Energy Review Team. AZoMining, viewed 10 May 2024, https://www.azomining.com/News.aspx?newsID=23.