Money | Massey Energy Mine Had 50 Safety Violations Last Month Alone West Virginia site has spotty record on ventilation By John Johnson Suggested by Abecedarian Posted Apr 6, 2010 5:40 PM CDT Copied A sign expressing hope for coal miners hangs at a home near an entrance to the Performance Coal Co. mines on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, in Montcoal, W. Va. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) The West Virginia mine where an explosion killed at least 25 men has a checkered safety record, with more than 50 violations last month and 3 deaths since 1998. The violations include ventilation issues, which may be relevant if speculation about a methane explosion proves true, notes Andrea Stone at AOL News. The mine is a subsidiary of Massey Energy, whose controversial CEO, Don Blankenship, has been dubbed by Rolling Stone one of the top 17 "Climate Killers." He recently was involved with a Supreme Court case in which he bought $3 million to elect a judge who cast the deciding vote is dismissing a $50 million verdict against his company. Read These Next "Admiral Piett" of the Star Wars universe died from COVID. Trump voter who supported mass deportations could be deported herself. Shooter opens fire on Texas Border Patrol What makes a person cool? These six traits. Report an error