New Zealand judge on Friday ordered a coal mining company, in 2010 methane explosion killed 29 miners pay compensation to the families.
Family and two survivors of the blast may receive 110,000 New Zealand Dollar ($ 86,000) personal compensation only a small part, because the Pike River coal mine explosion shortly after entering bankruptcy.
The company in April of nine health and safety violations and convictions. Government investigation found that it ignores the 21 warnings, methane gas has accumulated South Island coal mine explosion level.
Judge Jane Farish criticized the company's actions, in her ruling. In addition to compensation ordered, she also fined the company $ 760,000 New Zealand dollars.
Government lawyers had asked for compensation for each miner NZ $ 60,000 and NZ $ 125,000.
Opposition Greens MP Kevin Hague said on Friday that the government should compensate for any shortfall in the amount of compensation.
Pike River families may end up to $ 5,000 in damages, they are legally entitled to it is a travesty of justice, "Hague said in a statement."
Labour Minister Shimon bridge spokeswoman said the government may issue a statement later Friday.
Former CEO Peter Whittall in a separate case, also faces 12 charges for hearing.
Bodies of the victims are still buried in the Pike River mine, because the accumulation of methane gas explosion has resumed operation too risky.
 



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