The explosion occurred in the 6th right No. 1 slope entry when methane was ignited by a blown-out shot in raise of gas forced down by the blast to open lights on the entry below.

The deceased:

• Fred Steele, 25, single
• James Walker, 35, married, 3 orphans
• Henry Landgraf, 62, married, 4 orphans
• Dan Thomas, 44, married, 7 orphans
• Mark Creek, 30, married