Cause of Explosion: Blown-out shot of black powder.

The deceased:

• Edward Hamidy, Italian, hoistman, experience 2 years, age 21 years, single
• Sam Patrick, American, miner, experience 22 years, age 35 years, married, three children
• Weaver Sharp, American, miner, experience 24 years, age 36 years, married, one child
• Celestin Testas, French, shot firer, experience 19 years, age 31 years, married, two children
• Hy Wagner, American, shot firer, experience 28 years, age 60 years, single