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Omar Mine No. 5 Roof Fall

Omar, Logan County, West Virginia
June 19, 1945
No. Killed - 4



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News Journal, June 20, 1945
A large amount of rock suddenly fell killing four men and seriously injuring another one.

The deceased:
  • Smith Hubbard, 63
  • Jesse Howard Duty, 44
  • Lat Kirk, 49
  • Charles Psimer, 47
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