Five miners lost their lives in an explosion at the Copper Flat Steam Pit in Nevada.

The deceased:

• Evon Krumpotoch, age 42
• Marko Museta, age 38
• Jandre Rosandich, age 45
• Joseph Rubcich, age 46
• Luke Willabara, age 24

The injured:

• Frank Annal
• J. DiMillas
• E. Krumpotoch