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Copper Flat Steam Pit Explosives Detonation

McGill, White Pine County, Nevada
August 4, 1914
No. Killed - 5

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November 9, 2019


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




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