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International Coal Group

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2010

    Allegations of inaccurate Clean Water Act reporting

    Environmental organizations alleged that ICG-related operations submitted inaccurate or duplicated pollution-monitoring data. The allegations contributed to later litigation and a settlement involving Kentucky authorities.

  2. 2006

    Sago Mine disaster and safety controversy

    The Sago Mine explosion killed 12 miners and led to scrutiny of the mine's prior safety citations, rescue communications, mine management, and alleged workplace-safety failures. Litigation by a survivor and victims' families included negligence allegations.