Could the Sago Mine disaster have been avoided??

It was a very emotional issue for all those who followed it on TV.


Our sympathy to all of the bereaved families.

Could the Sago Mine disaster have been avoided??
Mining disasters are far less common than they used to be, but the improvements should continue. It's a dangerous job and all miners know that, and now for a while, while it's still in our memory, everyone knows that. But with all the violations the company had I think it would have been avoided if the profit margin were lowered a little to spend the money it takes to make sure no one dies. Accidents will happen anywhere, but imagine if a Nuclear Power facility were to have the same violations? Chernobyl all over and could kill millions. Maybe the mining industry should have the same requirements for safety so no one at all dies.
Reply:Working in a mine is a dangerous job by nature...those that worked there knew the risks. The saddest thing, I think, is that they are saying the miners could have just walked right out...there was no cave-in or anything.
Reply:The disaster could of been avoided. The Mine owner was sited several times for violating safety standards. If the Mine was up to date in terms of safety the disaster might not have happen or if it did the miners would have had a better chance of survival

larry