ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2010
Upper Big Branch mine disaster associated with the Massey legacy
An explosion at Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia killed 29 employees. Federal regulators and the Mine Safety and Health Administration attributed the disaster to poor safety practices, while the company disputed parts of the official account. The event was a major safety and reputational issue surrounding Massey before its acquisition by Alpha Natural Resources.