The explosion killed 14 workers. Subsequent investigations revealed many violations of safety regulations and generally negligent management attitudes. The events also showed that safety inspectors have been gradually co-opted to company viewpoints, seriously undermining their capacity to enforce the law. The lack of prosecutions directed against company officials contrasted with management's willingness to prosecutor workers for offenses such as riding on coal conveyor belts. These prosecutions indicate an industry attitude that the workers rather than the companies are really responsible to observe safety regulations. Unfortunately, the government shares management's attitudes. However, regulatory changes have occurred starting in 1982. Reference notes.