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Palmer Coking Coal Company
Landsburg Mine Roof Fall

Ravensdale County, Washington
January 29, 1955
No. Killed - 4



A cave extending to the surface filling the gangway and counter with water, mud and debris, caused the death of four men.

The deceased:
  • John F. Kovash, 45
  • Nathan D Russell, 49
  • Frank Stebly, 58
  • Louis Vaienti, 58
Source: Washington Mining Fatalities, 1885-1960  (1.1 Mb)  PDF Format




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