Upper Big Branch South Mine
Mine Safety and Health
Administration spokesperson Amy Louviere today made the following
statement:
"At approximately 3:30 p.m. EDT, the Mine Safety and
Health Administration was notified of an explosion at the Upper Big
Branch South Mine (Performance Coali Co.) in Whitesville, W.Va. MSHAi
District Manager Bob Hardman is on the scene, along with a family liaison. Rescue
efforts are underway."
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