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Glen Burn Colliery Explosives Detonation

Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
February 26, 1964
No. Killed - 3

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The deceased:
  • Lawrence D. Erdman, 50, Shamokin
  • Joseph C. Deroba, 45, Trevorton
  • Stephen Halcovich, 52, Shamokin




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