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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The statement that is correct is that "over a period of years, this mine had been cited for hundreds of safety violations." This was determined during investigations into the cause of the accident, which found that the collapse was likely caused by an accumulation of methane gas due to inadequate ventilation and safety procedures. While mining is regulated by the federal government, accidents and safety violations are unfortunately not uncommon in the industry.

In 2006, Part of the Sago Coal Mine in West