Which of the following labor regulations could have potentially prevented a 2006 mine accident in West Virginia that killed 11 miners?
A) National Labor Relations Act
B) Fair Labor Standards Act
C) Labor-Management Relations Act
D) Occupational Safety and Health Act
E) Civil Rights Act of 1991

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The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) sets and enforces safety standards in the workplace for the protection of workers. In the case of the 2006 mine accident in West Virginia, the violation of OSHA safety standards was a contributing factor to the tragedy. Therefore, stricter enforcement of OSHA regulations could have potentially prevented the accident. The other labor regulations listed have different focuses and would not have directly addressed the safety concerns in this particular case.

Which of the Following Labor Regulations Could Have Potentially Prevented