STATEMENT OF SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY ON INDICTMENT OF FORMER FOREMAN AT SAGO MINE

Washington, DC —Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy released the following statement on the indictment of a former foreman at Sago Mine: “The indictment raises more questions about the safety record at Sago Mine. Mine inspectors must be qualified, and mining companies must be diligent in their oversight and follow-up of inspections. Mining tragedies are preventable if miners have strong safety protections.” ###