US Labor Department's MSHA notified of explosion at Upper Big Branch South Mine in Whitesville, W.Va.

ARLINGTON, Va., April 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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 Coal Co.) in Whitesville, W.Va.  MSHA District Manager Bob Hardman is on the scene, along with a family liaison.  Rescue efforts are underway."

U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at http://www.dol.gov.  The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office upon request.  Please specify which news release when placing your request at 202-693-7828 or TTY 202-693-7755.  The Labor Department is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations.  For more information, please visit http://www.dol.gov/compliance.

SOURCE U.S. Department of Labor

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