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A dozen miners perish in W.Va. mine explosion

Journal Article · · Coal Age
OSTI ID:20712333

A report is given of the mine explosion which occurred at the Sago mine in Upshur County, WV, leaving 13 coal miners trapped underground. Only one of the 13 was found alive. The cause of the explosion might have been the miners' equipment igniting trapped methane. Early reports blamed a lightning strike. 2 photos.

OSTI ID:
20712333
Journal Information:
Coal Age, Journal Name: Coal Age Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 111; ISSN 0009-9910; ISSN COLAA7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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