Case Study 8.1: Death at Massey Energy Company

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1. In your judgment, and given only the facts described in this case, should the management of Massey Energy Company be held morally responsible for the deaths of the 29 miners? Explain your answer. 2. Suppose that nothing more is learned about the explosion other than what is described in this case. Do you think Don Blankenship should be held morally responsible for the deaths of the 29 miners? 3. Given only the facts described in this case, should the MSHA be held morally responsible (at least in part) for the deaths of the 29 miners? 4. List all of the ethical obligations that you believe the management of Massey Energy did NOT fulfill. Explain the ethical basis of each of the obligations on your list.