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Western Kentucky Mine Inspector Indicted For Lying and Falsifying Records

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An employee of a western Kentucky mine has been indicted by a federal grand jury for falsifying safety records and lying to inspectors. 

Daniel Couch Jr. was supposed to make weekly inspections of underground electric equipment while he was Chief of Maintenance at Paradise +9 Mine in Muhlenberg County.

Prosecutors say he failed to do the required inspections for a week in May 2016. He allegedly stated that there were no safety hazards, and then lied to federal investigators about falsifying the records.

Couch’s whereabouts is unknown. He could face up to five years in prison if convicted.

Lisa is a Scottsville native and WKU alum. She has worked in radio as a news reporter and anchor for 18 years. Prior to joining WKU Public Radio, she most recently worked at WHAS in Louisville and WLAC in Nashville. She has received numerous awards from the Associated Press, including Best Reporter in Kentucky. Many of her stories have been heard on NPR.
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