52-year-old miner Jose Lara dies in Alabama coal mine rock collapse, prompting investigation and safety review.

Jose Lara, a 52-year-old miner at Oak Grove Resources Mine in Alabama, died following a rock collapse while working underground. This incident, which marks Alabama's first coal mine fatality of 2024 and the ninth nationally, prompted the suspension of mine operations for an investigation by safety experts. United Mine Workers of America President Cecil E. Roberts expressed condolences to Lara's family, emphasizing the need for thorough inquiry to prevent future accidents.

September 25, 2024
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