Wilkeson Mine Explosion

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Wilkeson Mine Explosion

Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
December 14, 1925
No. Killed - 5

Bureau of Mines Investigation Report

See also:

Wilkeson Mine Inundation, Dec. 17, 1917

Cause of Explosion: Dust ignited by an Adobe shot.

The deceased:

Emamuel Christell, 23
Tony Eccher, 41
M. George, 31
John Horaski, 21
Roy Wooley, 31

Source: Washington Mining Fatalities, 1885-1960 (1.1 Mb)