Coal Miner Crushed to Death in 2008, Massey Settles Lawsuit
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Updated: 1:45 PM Jul 18, 2010
Coal Miner Crushed to Death in 2008, Massey Settles Lawsuit
Massey Energy has settled a lawsuit filed by the family of a contract worker killed at one of the company's West Virginia coal mines.
Posted: 1:40 PM Jul 18, 2010
Reporter: Associated Press
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MADISON, W.Va. (AP) - Massey Energy has settled a lawsuit filed by the family of a contract worker killed at one of the company's West Virginia coal mines.

Boone County Circuit Court records show Massey paid the family of Steven Cain $2.1 million. Cain died in an accident at Massey's Justice No. 1 mine in October 2008.

Government investigators concluded Cain, who had just a few months of mining experience, was crushed to death between an underground railroad car and the wall of the Boone County mine.

Virginia-based Massey owns the Upper Big Branch mine in Raleigh County, where 29 men died and two were injured in an April 5 explosion. The blast is the subject of civil and criminal investigations.

Massey operates mines in West Virginia, Kentucky and Virginia.

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Posted by: Jude on Jul 19, 2010 at 02:05 PM

No amount of money will bring Steven back to his loving wife and adorable children. I pray for the family daily and hope they are doing well.
Posted by: ella on Jul 19, 2010 at 07:25 AM

i think it is only right that massey pat the family of steven cain.but no amount of money would ever take the place of your loving husband,father or son. that was a terrible time in thire life. and for the other 29 men that lost thire lifes thire to. and the two that was injured in the april 5th. explosion i just wont to let these men's family know thay will alway's be in my prayers. thay will always be remembered.GOD bless all of you all that has lost a loved one in the mine.
Posted by: Rich on Jul 19, 2010 at 05:03 AM

I Pray for the miners family.That this can bring some comfort.I know money cant solve eveything but this is the only way to to make Massey understand Peoples Lives are worth more than coal.SAFTEY FIRST!
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