“He's mentioned safety to me several times but he didn't want me to worry. We had discussed him getting out. He just wanted to get into another career and let the mines go. It was too dangerous and simply wasn't worth it.”
“He hasn't asked. He's mentioned [the explosion]. He said it was a tragedy. [But] I don't want to push him. We'll need to sit down and I'll ask questions when [he indicates] he's ready.”
