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Spring Canyon Coal Company
Spring Canyon No. 4 Mine Explosion

Spring Canyon, Carbon County, Utah
January 17, 1958
No. Killed - 4

USBM Final Investigation Report  (2.9 Mb)  PDF Format

A bump and explosion occurred about 12:30 a.m., Friday, January 17, 1958 resulting in the death of four men and considerable property damage.

The deceased:
  • Keith Arthur Anderson, 30
  • William Daniels, 47
  • Cecilio Garcia, 36
  • Russell Dean Neilson, 29
The injured:
  • Charles Losik, 61
Source: Utah Mine Accident Index  PDF Format




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