United States of America v. May

Track this case

Case overview

Case Number:

5:12-cr-00050

Court:

West Virginia Southern

Nature of Suit:

Firms

  1. January 17, 2013

    Ex-Massey Boss Gets 21 Months For Hiding Mine Hazards

    Former Massey Energy Co. mine superintendent Gary May was sentenced Thursday to 21 months in prison for hiding from federal investigators hazards at West Virginia's Upper Big Branch Mine prior to an April 2010 blast there that killed 29 workers.

  2. March 29, 2012

    Ex-Massey Boss Cops To Thwarting US Mine Safety Efforts

    A former Massey Energy Co. mine superintendent pled guilty Thursday to hiding from federal investigators hazards at West Virginia's Upper Big Branch Mine such as excessive coal dust piles and poor air flow before an April 2010 blast there killed 29 workers.