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Farmington Mine Disaster

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Three miners lifted by bucket from the burning Mountaineer Coal Co. No. 9 mine. 78 other miners were killed immediately, or trapped and died for days, following explosions and the subsequent fire.
  • Credit: Bob Campione
  • Ownership: Fairmont Times
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