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Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster, W. Va., 2010

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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J. Davitt McAteer Papers regarding Mining Safety

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4219
Scope and Contents Papers of J. Davitt McAteer documenting his advocacy for mining and other occupational safety. A lawyer and expert on mine safety and health issues, he served as an Assistant Labor Secretary for the Mine Safety and Health Administration from 1993 to 2000. McAteer was also appointed lead investigator into the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster by Governor Manchin in 2010. The collection includes accident investigation reports, conference files, correspondence, health and safety manuals, mine...
Dates: circa 1860-2013; Majority of material found within circa 1970-2013