Recommended Article: Foreman says mine boss ordered him to fake records

A mining foreman accused of forging safety inspection reports at a West Virginia coal mine says his boss put profit ahead of potential danger, telling him to stop production and evacuate the mine only if a federal inspector was watching.

John Renner, a foreman at Patriot Coal Corp.'s Federal No. 2 mine near Fairview, told state investigators he wanted to do his job properly. But he wanted to keep it even more: In 2009, he made $106,000 with overtime.

"I've got three kids at home, and I've never had a good job like this," he told state mine safety investigators on Jan. 29. At the time, the state was investigating reports of trouble at the north-central West Virginia mine.

The investigation has since been turned over to federal authorities, and Renner has been charged with falsifying inspection reports. He is cooperating with prosecutors and is expected to plead Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Clarksburg.

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If it is true that the foreman was ordered to fake records, the boss should face consequences. To put profit before the safety of others is unacceptable. However, if this is the true case, do you believe Renner should also face consequences? What was his responsibility?