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Alabama Mine Cited for 107 Federal Safety Violations Since Home Explosion Led to Grandfather’s Death, Grandson’s Injuries. Where Are State Officials?

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Following a home explosion that killed one and critically injured another, residents want to know more about the mine under their community. So far, their questions have largely gone unanswered.

By Lee Hedgepeth

ADGER, Ala.—Charlie Utterback and his family live on top of longwall mining panel number 53.