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In 2006, Part of the Sago Coal Mine in West

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In 2006, part of the Sago coal mine in West Virginia collapsed, killing twelve men.Which of the following statements about this event is correct?


A) This accident was an exception; mining is federally regulated and is therefore one of the safest occupations.
B) The mine had a clean record with no violations; it was determined that the miners themselves had caused the explosion by not following proper practices.
C) An explosion killed all of the men inside the mine instantly.
D) Over a period of years, this mine had been cited for hundreds of safety violations.

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