Republic Steel Corporation
Russellton Mine Roof Fall
Russelton, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
December 1, 1970
No. Killed - 3
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An assistant mine foreman, continuous mining machine operator, and a roof bolting machine operator were all killed in a roof fall.
The deceased:
- Daniel E. Campbell, 55, assistant mine foreman
- Joseph P. Gedraitis, 59, continuous miner operator
- Philip M. Orsini, 55, roof bolter operator
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