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Glen Nan Coal Company
Forge Slope Explosion

Newport Town, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
April 16, 1963
No. Killed - 4

Wilkes-Barre Times Leader News Article  (3.6 Mb)

Four men lost their lives when an explosion occurred at this mine.

The deceased:
  • Thomas Ruminiski
  • Henry Robey
  • Paul Romanowski
  • Paul Eckrote

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