Support us at www.commonspodcast.comTwenty-six men were working underground when an explosion tore through the Westray Mine in Nova Scotia. Their friends and colleagues went into the wreckage to try to save them.The story of Westray is one of managerial malice and the heroism of everyday people. But why is it that governments let this happen over and over again, at the expense of so many lives?Featured in this episode: Vernon Theriault, Tom SandbornTo learn more:Westray: My Journey From Darkness to Light by Vernon Theriault and Marjorie Coady“Hell's History” by Tom Sandborn in The TyeeThe Last Shift by CBC's The Fifth EstateAdditional music from Audio NetworkThis episode is brought to you by Rotman's Executive Leadership Online, PolicyMe, and Manscaped. Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.