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Bethlehem Mines Corporation
Cokeburg No. 53 Mine Explosion

Cokeburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania
April 2, 1927
No. Killed - 6

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(news links open in a separate window) 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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