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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:
  • Orval Campbell, 55, assistant mine foreman
  • Joseph P. Gedrsites, 59, continuous miner operator
  • Philip M. Orsine, 52, roof bolter operator




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