A booster fan had been shut down overnight.  The electricians moved the fan to a new location, and when they threw in the switch accumulated gas was ignited.  Five men were killed, 6 injured and 3 escaped uninjured.

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The Deceased:

• Wash Figeer, 42
• Andrew Kassandra, 49
• Walter Kulkusky, 36
• Daniel Sharpe, 36
• Frederick Welsh, 33

Injured:

• Frank Churkran, 38
• Joseph Deck, 43
• Joseph McHugh, 35
• Phillip McMichael, 48
• James Petrie, 24
• John Prosyncheck, 35
• Mike Satovitch, 34
• Joseph Scanaback, 42
• Peter Spiansky, 42
• Frank Suchran, 33
• Metro Trembilla, 35

Source: Pennsylvania Anthracite Mine Accidents, 1914-1923