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Frederica Wilson: Following the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster, MSHA began impact inspections in mines with a history of safety problems.

On the recordApril 22, 2015
Following the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster, MSHA began impact inspections in mines with a history of safety problems.
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Frederica Wilson
Democratic · Florida

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Discussing the importance of inspections after a mining disaster.

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