E. H. Noel Coal Company Sun Excelsior Mine Explosion
Excelsior, Sebastian County, Arkansas
November 17, 1948
No. Killed - 2
Narrative: Two men were killed when an explosion occurred at his mine. The explosion was caused by an explosive mixture of methane which was ignited by sparks from a nonpermissible pump and controls, by an improperly assembled safety lamp, or by smoking by one or both of the men involved.
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