According to reports, at least one
employee at Arch Coal’s Mountain Laurel Complex in Sharples , W.Va.
On Thursday, Arch Coal officials
confirmed a federal investigation, focused on the allegations, was underway.
“Arch is deeply committed to
maintaining the very highest ethical standards in everything we do,” said Kim
Link, Arch Coal spokesperson.
“In keeping with that commitment,
Arch requested the help of federal authorities to investigate potential
misconduct involving vendors and mine personnel in West Virginia Charleston , W.Va.
Federal investigators do not typically comment on ongoing
investigations.
