Legal Opinion
Bridger Coal Company/pacific Minerals, Inc. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Decided March 13, 1991No. 89-9564, 90-9520PublishedCited by 52 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
TACHA, Circuit Judge.
Petitioner Bridger Coal Company/Pacific Minerals, Inc. (Bridger) seeks review of a decision of the United States Department of Labor Benefits Review Board (the Board). The Board upheld the ruling of an Administrative Law Judge (AU) designating Bridger the responsible operator liable for payment of a claim brought by the widow of the claimant, Glenn Harrop, pursuant to Title IV of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, 30 U.S.C. §§ 901 et seq. (Black Lung Benefits Act or Act). On appeal, Bridger argues the Board’s interpretation of the relevant regulation is…
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