Seven miners were killed in 11 room off the 7 right entry when an accumulation of methane was ignited by an arc created when a locomotive cable separated at a splice.

The deceased:

• Charles Buckland, 39
• Ben Jones, 35
• Willie Jones, 28
• Leory Lowry, 32
• Henry Painter, 34
• Mike Pittner, 32
• Angelo Rugger, 24

Source: West Virginia Mining Fatalities, 1883-1986