Don Blankenship faces four federal charges , including conspiracy and making false statements . He oversaw the West Virginia mine that exploded in 2010 , killing 29 workers . Score: 7 The Upper Big Branch explosion was one of the worst U.S. mine disasters in decades .
Don Blankenship faces four federal charges , including conspiracy and making false statements . He oversaw the West Virginia mine that exploded in 2010 , killing 29 workers . Blankenship 's attorney says he will fight the charges , and be acquitted . The Upper Big Branch explosion was one of the worst U.S. mine disasters in decades .