Alabama Coal Mine Faces Questions and Fines After Fatal Blast, Leaving Community Rattled
Oak Grove, Alabama – A small rural community in west Jefferson County, Alabama has been shaken by the devastating impacts of longwall coal mining. Residents like Clara Riley and her family are facing serious safety risks as mining operations continue beneath their homes, leading to concerns about methane leaks and potential explosions. The recent death of 84-year-old W.M. Griffice in a fatal explosion has brought attention to the dangers posed by mining activities in the …