Bethlehem Mines Corporation
Cokeburg No. 53 Mine Explosion
Cokeburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania
April 2, 1927
No. Killed - 6
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Cause of Explosion: Shooting an unconfined shot of dynamite -- ignited coal dust.
Deceased:
- Frank Smith, married
- Henry kelly, single
- William Gibson, single
- Eastman White, married
- Tony Sabotte, single
- Joseph Jordan, married
Injured:
- C. W. Douglas, shot fireman; married
- Homer Nichols, motorman; married
- Andy Demeter, roadman; married
- William Collins, miner; married
- Thomas Roth. wireman; single
nephew of Superintendent Albert A. Roth
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