Utah coal-cleaning plant leaves behind trail of waste and unpaid debts
(Brian Maffly | The Salt Lake Tribune) The operators of this coal-cleaning plant in Wellington have walked away from the 30-acre facility, state regulators say, after numerous violations and failing to pay contractors and tax obligations.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.