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Stephens Elkhorn Fuel Corporation
Stephens Elkhorn Mine Roof Fall Accident

Manton, Washington County, Kentucky
February 8, 1966
No. Killed - 4

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Four men were killed in a roof fall.
The deceased:
  • James Fraley
  • Caleb Wells
  • Irvin Litton
  • Evan Stone
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