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Harlan Fuel Company
Elzo Mine Roof Fall

Yancey, Harlan County, Kentucky
April 28, 1961
No. Killed - 4

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Four men were killed in a roof fall.  Three men were hospitalized with various fractures and internal injuries.

The deceased:
  • Columbus Mamasco
  • Stanley Fee, Jr.
  • Denver Fee
  • Tom Dean
The injured:
  • Elbert Cox
  • Kenneth Dean
  • Eddy Fee




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