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Chetopa Mine Hoisting Accident
Graysville, Jefferson County, Alabama
July 24, 1977
No. Killed - 3
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A machinist, and two elevator mechanics were killed and one injured when they were attempting to rope the elevator, when the elevator fell 200 feet to the bottom of the shaft.
The deceased:
J. W. Panter, 42
David R. Enman, 37
Randy A. Townsend, 25
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