An Interview with Mine Safety Lawyer and Novelist Tim Means

Does the world of mine safety provide the background for a compelling fiction novel? In this episode, Arthur and Chris talk with special guest, Tim Means, a long-time mine safety attorney about his new novel “Copper Canyon,” a fast-paced story centered in the world of mine safety. Mr. Means discusses how he began practicing mine safety and what issues he saw in his practice that inspired him to author a novel centered upon the mining industry and highlighting the delicate balance of safe operations and compliance with federal mine safety regulations.