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Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
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ABBOTT, GEORGE b 1919Dec31 Coal Valley No.11 F fall of rock 44 3
ABEL, W H 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
ABEL, W H 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
ABEL, W H 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
ABERCROMBIE, Anderson b 1927NOV16 FLAT TOP F 35 76 3
Abercrombie, Anderson b 1927Nov16 Flat Top F fall of coal BPL
ABERNATHY, POLLARD b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
ABLES, BILL 1929AUG SAYRETON 47 4
Ables, John w 1925Jun8 Galloway No.11 F loaded cars BPL
ACTON, JESSE WEBB 1940OCT10 LEWISBURG F 29 61 4
Acton, Mike w 1926Jul3 Birmingham Water F rock fell BPL
ADAMS, GEORGE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Adams, Henry b 1937Sep16 F fall of roof rock BPL
Adams, James w 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
ADAMS, JOHN b 1913Nov21 Lucile F fall of rock 36 3
ADAMS, LUKE b 1919Mar22 Aldrich F electrocuted 43 3
Adams, Otis b 1929Apr17 Mill Creek F hit by car BPL
ADAMS, OTTO b 1956APR5 CONCORD F 56 76 4
ADAMS, TOM b 1916Jun24 Edgewater F trolley wire 34 3
Adams, W w 1926Sep28 Dolomite No.3 F electrocuted BPL
Adkins, Lonnie w 1929May6 Acmar No.5 F hit by car BPL
Adkins, Tobe b 1938Feb14 F hitontheheadbyprop face fall BPL
AGINSOFF, GEORGE w 1918Sep27 Piper No.2 F fall of rock 35 3
AGNITSH, FRED w 1915Jul28 Blocton No.2 F fall of rock 32 3
Aikens, Chick w 1923Sep21 Yerkwood F fall of rock BPL
ALBERTS, STEVE w 1918Sep14 Hills Creek F trip of cars 35 3
ALEXANDER, GEORGE w 1916Oct26 Piper No.1 F loose car 35 3
Alexander, Marvin w 1934Sep21 Fayette County F electrocuted BPL
Alexander, Robert b 1928Apr18 Mulga F fall of roof BPL
Alexander, Robert b 1938Mar31 F run over by loaded cars BPL
ALEXANDER, WESLEY b 1927MAY24 WEGRA F 23 70 3
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Alexander, Wesley b 1927May24 Wegra F electrocuted by trolley wire BPL
ALEXANDER, WILL b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
ALEXANDER, WOODIE 1930AUG PARRISH F 25 49 4
ALLAND, F M w 1916Apr29 Red Star No.4 F fall of rock 34 3
ALLEN, ANDREW 1912Nov12 Mary Lee F tram car 36 3
Allen, Arthur w 1926Nov30 Climax F rock fell BPL
Allen, Bob w 1925Sep8 Braehead F loose cars BPL
ALLEN, CLYDE b 1920Sep6 Aldrich F fall of rock 42 3
ALLEN, LOUIS b 1915Oct11 Belle Ellen F fall of rock 32 3
ALLEN, ROBERT 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
Allen, Sam b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Allen, W w 1925Aug28 Coleanor F explosion of gas BPL
ALLEY, TOM b 1941JUN10 SAYRETON F 41 63 4
ALVERSON, TEDDY w 1914Sep9 Piper No.2 F gas explosion 35 3
Alvis, Frank w 1926Jul5 Howard F caught in machinery BPL
AMASON, William Robert 1948OCT LINDBERG F 74 4
Amentrout, B w 1925Aug20 Beltona No.1 F rock fell BPL
AMMONDS, GUS b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
AMORILLA, FRANK 1912Nov25 Gamma F fall of rock 36 3
Anderson, Claude w 1925Feb4 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
Anderson, Emanual b 1926Jul17 Flat Top F rock fell BPL
ANDERSON, HENRY b 1921Apr27 Burnwell F fall of rock 42 3
ANDERSON, HOMER w 1913Jan17 Corona No.3 F fall of rock 34 3
Anderson, James b 1926Dec1 Piper No.2 F fall of coal BPL
Anderson, James b 1937Mar18 F crushed by loaded car&left rib BPL
ANDERSON, JAMES H 1947APR EDGEWATER F 24 71 4
ANDERSON, LEWIS w 1921Dec7 Banner F fall of rock 43 3
Anderson, Ollie w 1936Dec4 F run over by reel locomotive BPL
ANDERSON, OLLIE A 1936DEC4 SAYRETON F 54 4
Anderson, S b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
ANSLEY, EMORY w 1917Dec8 Edgewater F fall of coal 37 3
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ANTONIO, LANCY w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
AQVERY, JESSE b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
ARCHIBOLD, RICHARD b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
ARMSTRONG, GEORGE 1943JUN17 LEWISBURG F 67 4
ARMSTRONG, W E 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
ARNOLD, REMBERT w 1918Dec16 Piper No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
ARNOLD, ROBERT "BOB" 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion gendi
ARNOLD, WILL b 1917Dec10 Bessie F car of coal 37 3
AROSINA, FRANK 1912May22 Sayre F fall of rock 35 3
ARRINGTON, WILL b 1919May30 Praco F fall of rock 44 3
Ash, George w 1924Aug20 Yolande No.4 F rock fell BPL
Ashley, Burrel b 1925Oct31 Flat Top F electrocuted BPL
Ashley, Peter b 1924Feb15 Kellermn No.7 F motor trip BPL
ATCHLY, JAMES 1930APR28 BESSIE F 30 48 4
ATHAN, CHRIS. w 1916Jan18 Acton No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
AUSTIN, HENRY b 1927JUL19 DORA F 58 72 3
Austin, Henry b 1927Jul19 Dora No.14 F fall of pot rock BPL
Austin, Warren b 1928Sep27 Belle Ellen No.8 F fall of rock BPL
Autrey, J w 1928May1 Overton No.2 F struck by car BPL
AVERY, ARCHIE 1912Jan11 Blocton No.2 F mine car rope out of socket 34 3
AVERY, BOWDEN b 1917Dec24 Dolomite No.2 F fall of rock 37 3
Avery, Ernest b 1929Apr4 Lewisburg No.2 F killed by car BPL
Avery, J w 1927Jul28 Warrior No.2 F caught betweenmachine&coal BPL
AVERY, J F w 1927JUL28 WARRIOR F 40 72 3
Avery, James w 1925Sep28 Banner F electrocuted BPL
AVERY, SAM alias 1912Jan11 Blocton No.2 F mine car rope out of socket 34 3
AVERY, WALTER b 1918Sep30 Acton No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
Ayers, Joe b 1923Mar24 Docena F fall of rock BPL
Bailey, James b 1902May29 Sayreton F trip of cars BPL
BAILEY, LUKE w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
BAILEY, M S 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
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BAILEY, ROBERT b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
Bailey, Sam w 1902Sep1 Adger F steam from boiler BPL
Bailey, Will b 1900Feb7 A Patterson F fall of coal and rocks BPL
Baily, William w 1934Apr13 F rock and coal fell BPL
Baker, J b 1925Mar30 Wylam No.8 F rock fell BPL
BAKER, J A w 1921Feb10 Aldrich F electrocuted 42 3
Baker, John b 1902Dec8 Rock Castle F struck by car BPL
BAKER, JOHN b 1918Oct26 Mulga F mine car 35 3
BAKER, LEMON b 1919Jun7 Belle Ellen No.2 F electrocuted 44 3
Bald, Robert w 1926Jan29 Mossbor F explosion of coal dust BPL
BALDWIN, JIM b 1917Jul13 Eureka F runaway trip 36 3
BALL, JOHN b 1916Sep1 Flat Top F fall of rock 34 3
BANKS, J T w 1920Feb5 Eureka No.4 F scaffold falling 42 3
BANKS, JOHN 1912Aug13 Abernant F suffocated by after-damp 35 3 X
BANKS, LUSIOUS b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
BANKSON, GROVER 1935AUG20 SAYRETON F 35 52 4
Bankston, Grover w 1935Aug20 F run over while moving machine BPL
BARD, O G b 1919Jan20 Dolomite No.2 F crushed between car and roof 43 3
BARNES, CELIE b 1913Apr10 Jett F fall of rock 35 3
BARNES, E b 1921Aug13 Banner F mine cars 42 3
Barnes, Linzie b 1929Dec18 Blocton NO.10 F struck by car BPL
BARNES, SAM b 1921Dec31 Docena F explosion of gas 43 3
BARNES, WILL w 1917Jan7 Palos No.3 F gas explosion 36 3
BARNETT, LUTHER b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
Barnette, Fred w 1926Jun10 Majestic F gas explosion BPL
BARRETT, ROBERT b 1913Apr22 Lucile F fall of rock 35 3
Bartolmy, Tony w 1923Nov12 Republice No.1 F rock shot BPL
BARTON, BILL w 1927APR15 SIPSEY F 25 69 3
Barton, Bill w 1927Apr15 Sipsey F crushed betweencar&entryrib BPL
Basenberg, Harper w 1925Dec15 Goodwin F fall of rock BPL
Basham, Fred w 1925May31 Piper No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
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BASTON, DOC 1898AUG17 ADGER F 4 4
BATES, CALVIN 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
BATES, JOHN 1912Feb15 Praco No.5 F fall of rock 34 3
Bath, Charles w 1900Jul30 New Found F fall of coal BPL
BATTLE, DILLARD b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Battle, Robert b 1901Jun6 Brookwood F fall of slate BPL
BATTS, GEORGE b 1916Aug8 Belle Ellen No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
BAY, ANDREW b 1919Apr21 Hillhouse F fall of rock 43 3
BEACHAM, HENRY BERT 1943MAY11 PRACO F 66 4
BEALS, ROBERT w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
BEARD, W T w 1918Aug30 Townley No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3
BEARD, WOODY b 1915Aug28 Dixiana F draw rock 32 3
BEASLEY, IRA w 1919Jan7 Benoit F electrocuted 43 3
BEASLEY, JOSEPH w 1919Feb5 Cardiff No.2 F fall of rock 43 3
Beasley, Robert w 1935Jan18 F rock fell BPL
Beasley, W w 1934Feb21 F wrecked car BPL
BEAVERS, SAM b 1914May4 Colta F fall of rock 34 3
Beavert, W w 1935Sep9 F crushed between wall/cylinder BPL
Beck, Frank b 1924Dec4 Overton No.1 F loose tram cars BPL
BELL, A D b 1918Aug14 Winona No.1 F tram car 35 3
BELL, BEORGE w 1920Nov23 Parrish F gas explosion 42 3 X
Bell, George b 1925May30 Belle Ellen No.2 F fall of coal BPL
BELL, JOHN b 1914Nov2 Acmar No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
BELL, JOHN c 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
Bell, John b 1926Sep2 Langley F fall of rock BPL
BELL, M F w 1918Mar28 Blocton No.10 F fall of rock 34 3
Belton, Wiley b 1938Sep12 F electrocuted BPL
BENNETT, GEORGE b 1915Sep11 Banner F gas and rock fall 32 3
BENNETT, R B 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
BENNETT, ROLAND w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
BENNETT, ROY 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 29 68 4
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BENSON, WILLIE 1943JAN29 WENONAH F 22 66 4
Bentley, Robert b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
BENTLEY, ULAS b 1920Nov23 Parrish F gas explosion 43 3 X
BENTON, ANDERSON 1912Dec22 Pratt No.3 F fall of rock 36 3
Benton, Henry w 1936Apr21 F explosive shot accident BPL
BENTON, HENRY 1936APR21 ACMAR F 53 4
Benton, Lije b 1934Mar27 F fall of coal BPL
BERCHENCO, MEYER w 1918Jul26 Aldrich F trip of cars 34 3
Bernite, E w 1923Oct9 Altoona No.10 F fall of rock BPL
BERRY, TOM 1912Jan18 Mabel F fall of rock 34 3
BESIEZ, JOSEPH b 1920Apr12 Banner F loaded coal car 42 3
Besley, Charley w 1925May5 Lewisburg No.2 F rock fell BPL
Best, George b 1902Jan4 D Mine F falling rock BPL
Beverly, Gene b 1928Dec14 Lewisburg No.2 F caught between two cars BPL
Bickett, Joe w 1925Oct15 Shades Valley F rock fell BPL
BIGGS, C C b 1913Feb25 Warner No.1 F fall of coal 34 3
Bilbrough, Macon b 1924Apr3 Hull F rock fell BPL
BILLINGSLY, W M 1896FEB9 PRATT F 3 4
BILLUPS, KIRK b 1918Feb13 Belle Ellen No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
Bird, Lon b 1923Jun27 Bessie F slope trip BPL
BIRD, W F w 1916Sep29 Acmar No.3 F mine car 35 3
BISHOP, J W 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
BISHOP, JOSEPH 1930DEC16 EMPIRE F 56 49 4
BISHOP, NAAMON b 1917Jul10 Wegra F fall of rock 36 3
BLACK, DAVID w 1916Dec5 New Found F fall of rock 36 3
Black, Hubert b 1926Nov5 Gamma F electrocuted BPL
Black, John b 1925Nov12 Coleanor F hit head against roof BPL
BLACK, JOHN b 1927MAR30 ACMAR F 22 69 3
Black, John b 1927Mar30 Acmar No.5 F fell between cars BPL
Black, Lawton w 1938Feb11 F fall of rock BPL
BLACK, MILTON b 1927APR18 FLAT TOP F 28 69 3
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Black, Milton b 1927Apr18 Flat Top F run over by cars BPL
BLACK, WILL b 1913Nov17 Pratt No.1 F fall of rock 36 3
BLACK, WILLIAM b 1916Apr6 Sipsey F struck by mine car 34 3
BLACKLEDGE, FRED 1943MAY11 PRACO F 66 4
BLACKMAN, A L b 1917Jul31 Bessie F trip of cars 36 3
BLAIR, JOSH b 1914Jan20 New Pratt No.3 F fall of rock 34 3
BLAKELY, NATHAN b 1914Jan10 Davis Creek F explosionof gas 34 3 X
Blankenship, Will w 1923Jan1 Aldrich F trip of cars BPL
BLUE, WASH b 1921Apr4 Aldrich F fall of rock 42 3
BOARD, HERMOND b 1917Oct12 Flat Top F trip of cars 37 3
BOCNIK, JOE w 1914Jan10 Davis Creek F explosionof gas 34 3 X
BODDY, GEORGE b 1921Jun25 Flat Creek F fall of rock 42 3
BOLDEN, ED. b 1920Nov15 Wylam No.5 F electrocuted 42 3
BOLDS, ERNEST b 1916Dec20 Edgewater F bituminite 36 3
BOLLES, OTTO w 1914jan22 Glen Carbon F fall of rock 34 3
BOLTON, JOHN b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
BOLTON, WILL b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
BOND, SAM b 1941JUL10 ACMAR F 63 4
BOND, SAM b 1941JUL10 Acmar No.6 F gas explosion gend X
BONDS, W W w 1913Jul18 Flat Top F tram cars 35 3
BOONE, WILL b 1919Mar29 Wylam No.5 F fall of rock 43 3
Booth, Willie b 1929Dec28 Edgewater F rock fell BPL
BOSCHONG,CHARLES 1900JUN29 LOCKHART F 7 4
Bosehung, Charles w 1900Jun29 Lockhart's F went back on shot BPL
BOSTON, B S 1912Jun15 Virginia F struck by cable 35 3
Boteler, J w 1926Nov12 Deepwater No.7 F fall of rock BPL
BOUTRIGHT, JNO. w 1914Feb9 Empire No.1 F tram cars 34 3
BOWEN, ATHEL w 1915Jan6 Aldrich F fall of rock 32 3
BOWEN, SIM b 1919Apr9 Docena F fall of rock 43 3
BOWERS, LEVY b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
BOWIE, LEE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
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BOYD, JOE 1937OCT15 MULGA F 57 4
BOYD, JOEL w 1921Aug8 Empire No.11 F fall of rock 42 3
BOYER, CHARLES b 1913May22 Johns F rock and coal 35 3
BRADFORD, WILL b 1921Jun23 Edgewater F electrocuted 42 3
BRADLEY, SCOTT 1943JUL6 POWHATAN F 67 4
BRADY, GEORGE b 1916Apr1 Aldrich F gas explosion 34 3
BRAGG, ED. w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 37 3 X
Brandon, Roy w 1935Apr17 F fall of rock BPL
BRANDON, ROY 1935APR17 F 52 4
Brannon, George w 1929Jun7 Mabel F killed by shaft cage BPL
Brannon, JOhn w 1900Apr13 Hargrove F burned by gas BPL
BRANON, GEORGE 1929JUN RIVERVIEW F 50 46 4
BRANTLEY, SOLON 1930JAN13 PEERLESS F 24 48 4
BRAY, DAVE. w 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
BRAY, JOHN w 1916Jan26 Edgewater F gas explosion 34 3
BRAZELL, CEPHIAS b 1918Jan2 Searles F fall of rock 34 3
Bredoch, Martin w 1902May27 Sayreton F trip of cars BPL
Brewer, Enos b 1925Nov20 Docena F fall of rock BPL
Brewington, Charles b 1923Aug29 Dolomite No.3 F trip of cars BPL
Bridges, Dan b 1929Jul29 Samoset F electrocuted BPL
BRIDGES, FELTON b 1927NOV11 BANNER F 25 75 3
Bridges, Felton b 1927Nov11 Banner F fall of rock BPL
BRIMER, TOM w 1917Jan30 Carbon Hill No.1 F fall of rock 36 3
BRITTON, TRUMAN b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
BROADHEAD, ROBERT w 1917Mar5 Coleanor F fall of coal 36 3
BROOKS, A H w 1918Jul9 Bessie F trip of cars 34 3
BROOKS, JEFF b 1915Jun20 Coalmont No.2 F electric wire 32 3
Brooks, John b 1900Mar9 Johns F falling slate and coal BPL
BROOKS, TOP b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
BROOKS, WILL b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
BROOKS, WILLIE b 1917May15 Dolomite No.1 F trolley wire 36 3
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BROUGHTON, GEORGE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
BROWN, AMOS b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
BROWN, CHARLES b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
BROWN, CHARLEY b 1911APR8 BANNER N nyTimes
BROWN, CHARLEY 1911APR8 BANNER N gas explosion by open light 5
BROWN, FLOYD w 1927AUG20 HOWARD F 31 73 3
Brown, Floyd w 1927Aug20 Howard F fall of rock BPL
BROWN, GEORGE b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
BROWN, HERBERT b 1922MAY25 ACMAR No.3 F 37 4
BROWN, J M w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
BROWN, JAMES b 1917Apr19 New Action F fall of rock 36 3
BROWN, JOE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gend
BROWN, JOE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
BROWN, JOHN b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
BROWN, JOHN b 1914Jan10 Davis Creek F explosionof gas 34 3 X
BROWN, JOHN b 1918Sep20 Wylam No.8 F explosion of gas 35 3
Brown, John w 1925Mar9 Blue Mountain F electrocuted BPL
Brown, John w 1927dec5 Edgewater F fall of rock BPL
BROWN, JOHN GEORGE 1935SEP21 TCI F 36 52 4
BROWN, JOHN R w 1927DEC5 EDGEWATER F 76 3
Brown, L w 1934Apr30 F rock fell BPL
BROWN, L A b 1918Jul16 Belle Ellen No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
BROWN, MARVIN b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
BROWN, PRESTON b 1941JUL10 ACMAR F 63 4
BROWN, PRESTON b 1941JUL10 Acmar No.6 F gas explosion gend X
BROWN, ROBERT William w 1917May25 Frisco Central F fall of rock 36 3
BROWN, SAM b 1914Jan10 Davis Creek F explosionof gas 34 3 X
Brown, Samuel w 1901Jul10 Warner F dynamite fuses BPL
BROWN, TIM b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
Brown, W b 1928Dec4 Sayre F fall of roof BPL
BROWN, WILL 1912Mar2 Wegra F fall of rock 34 3
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BROWN, WILL b 1927OCT12 THERMAL F 49 74 3
Brown, Will b 1927Oct12 Thermal No.1 F fall of rock BPL
BROWN, WILLIAM 1912Jul8 Buckeye No.2 F fall of rock 35 3
BROWNER, W G w 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
Browning, Cleve w 1937Mar15 F fall of rock BPL
BRYAN, RANCE b 1921Jan12 Searles F fall of rock 42 3
BRYANT, C C w 1921Dec19 Acmar No.2 F explosion of gas 43 3
BRYANT, CASE b 1918Apr29 Aldrich F fall of rock 34 3
BRYANT, ED w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
BRYANT, EDDIE b 1941JUL10 ACMAR F 63 4
Bryant, Odie w 1924Sep1 Wegra F mine cars BPL
BUCKELEW, CLARENCE w 1913Apr23 Labuco F tram cars 35 3
BUDD, SAM b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
BUFFORD, LEWIS w 1921Mar10 Summit F electrocuted 42 3
Bunch, R w 1929Oct9 Henry Ellen F rock fell BPL
Burch, Lon b 1937Jun10 F fall of rock BPL
Burchard, Henry w 1902Mar3 New Castle No.3 F falling slate BPL
BURCHFIELD, FRANK w 1915Sep27 Searles F fall of rock 32 3
BURCHFIELD, SAM w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
BURGESS, BEN b 1915Feb2 Corona No.3 F fall of rock 32 3
BURGESS, DILLARD b 1927JUL6 GORGAS F 46 71 3
Burgess, Dillard b 1927Jul6 Gorgas F fall of draw-rock BPL
Burgess, Martin w 1929Nov5 Warrior River No.2 F run over by motor BPL
Burgin, B w 1901May21 Bradford Ala. F fall of slate BPL
Burgin, Robert w 1924Dec17 Lewisburg F fall of rock BPL
Burk, Pat w 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
BURKE, MITCHELL b 1921Apr6 Piper No.2 F fall of rock 42 3
Burkett, Melrose w 1926Dec15 Townley No.1 F runaway cars BPL
Burks, Jack w 1938Jun17 F fall of draw-slate BPL
BURNETT, JERRY b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
BURNETT, WILLIAM M w 1921May6 Brilliant No.2 F electrocuted 42 3
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BURRELL, MONTEL b 1919Apr12 Pratt No.2 F fall of rock 43 3
BURROW, ZACK. w 1916Feb29 Ewan No.5 F fall of rock 34 3
Burt, George w 1925Oct20 Mill Creek F hit head against roof BPL
Burton, C w 1901Jun5 Blossburg West F monkeying with shor BPL
Burton, Isaac b 1929May30 Porter F coal fell BPL
BURTON, JIM b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
BURTON, ROY w 1920Sep15 Burton F fall of rock 42 3
Burton, Wilbur b 1936Jan26 F broken trestle BPL
BUSBY, ANDY 1922NOV22 DOLOMITE No.3 F 39 4
Bush, Fred w 1925Jul23 County Coal No.2 F loose tram cars BPL
BUSH, TOM b 1917Aug25 Adrich F fall of rock 37 3
BUSHKARINA, JOHN w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
Butler, Jesse w 1929Dec30 Howard F loose trip BPL
BUTLER, JOE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
BUTLER, ROBERT b 1941JUN5 ISHKOODA F 62 4
Butler, Shelton b 1926Dec13 Overton No.2 F fall of rock BPL
BUYERS, TURNER b 1918Sep3 Lewisburg F drowned 35 3
BUZBEE, EVERETT w 1917Apr14 Sipsey F motor 36 3
BYARS, DOC b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
BYERS, N W w 1922MAY25 ACMAR No.3 F 37 4
Byrd, Nolen b 1925Dec22 Boothton No.3 F rock fell BPL
Byrd, W w 1923Nov16 Kimberly No.2 F trip of cars BPL
CAESAR, WILL b 1914Feb25 Dolomite No.2 F tram cars 34 3
CAGLE, RUFUS w 1927OCT12 NAUVOO F 29 74 3
Cagle, Rufus w 1927Oct12 Nauvoo No.3 F struck by car BPL
Cain, R b 1934May16 F locomotive de-railed BPL
CALDWELL, CHARLES 1912Jan22 Red Feather F mine car 34 3
CALDWELL, TOM w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
CALDWELL, WILLIAM b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
Calhoun, Cleve b 1926Jul21 Dizie F gas explosion BPL
Callahan, E w 1924Aug7 Dolomite No.3 F explosion of dynamite BPL
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CALLUM, CHARLES w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
Calvert, Jack w 1937May24 F fall of roof rock BPL
CALVIN, JOHN b 1913Nov26 Margaret No.1 F tram cars 36 3
CAMPBELL, C R w 1914Oct5 Mulga F gas explosion 35 3 X
CAMPBELL, JOHN b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Campbell, John b 1927Oct18 Coleanor F setting off gas with open light BPL
CAMPBELL, JOHN b 1927OCT30 COLEANOR F 50 75 3
Campbell, M w 1936Sep7 F wrecked trip of cars BPL
CANNON, BEN. b 1917Jul15 Kleerman No.7 F electric wire 36 3
Cannon, Zack b 1925Jul13 Summit F fall of rock BPL
Card, Frank w 1929Mar12 Barney F pinned by car BPL
Carden, William w 1926Jan12 Banner F fall of rock BPL
CARLISLE, ARTHUR b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
CARLTON, JOHN A w 1915Mar11 Risco F middleman 32 3
Carmichael, C w 1926Dec4 Yerkwood F fall of timbers and rock BPL
CARPENTER, JOE b 1899FEB21 BLOCTON No.2 F 5 4
Carpenter, Noah b 1923Jul27 Kellerman No.7 F draw rock BPL
CARR, CHARLES b 1914Apr30 Rock Castle F tram cars 34 3
Carrick, william w 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
Carroll, Chester w 1928Aug10 Galloway No.11 F electrocuted BPL
CARROLL, SAMUEL w 1919Feb20 Weller F wrecked car 43 3
Carter, Clifford b 1923OCT8 Dolomite No.3 F mine car BPL
Carter, George b 1928Sep12 Dolomite No.3 F electrocuted BPL
Carter, James b 1926Jul21 Dixie F gas explosion BPL
CARTER, JOE b 1927JUL11 GALLOWAY F 22 71 3
Carter, Joe b 1927Jul11 Galloway No.11 F crushedbetween motor& roof BPL
Carter, Lee b 1925Mar25 Bayview F rock fell BPL
CARTER, MACK b 1918May11 Bessie F trip of cars 34 3
Carter, tom b 1926Feb17 Docena F fall of rock BPL
CARY, PETERSEN b 1917Aug21 Belle Ellen No.2 F gas explosion 37 3
Cashon, Louis w 1923Oct13 Burnwell F fall of rock BPL
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CASTLEBERRY, E S b 1914Nov25 Kelleerman F fall of rock 36 3
Castorio, C w 1902Jul30 Sayreton F fall of rock BPL
CAUSEY, ED w 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
Caver, Henry b 1934Jul25 F rock fell BPL
CHALVET, ADRAIN w 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
CHAMBERS, BEN b 1927FEB25 YERKWOOD F 19 67 3
Chambers, Ben b 1927Feb25 Yerkwood F fall of rock BPL
CHAMBERS, SHEPHERD b 1915Sep14 Flat Top F coal and rock 32 3
CHAMBLER, LEO w 1920Nov23 Parrish F gas explosion 42 3 X
Champion, Bob w 1926Aug29 Dixie F crushed between motor & cars BPL
CHAMPION, WILLIE w 1927OCT7 ALTOONA F 20 74 3
Champion, Willie w 1927Oct7 Altoona No.9 F fall of rock BPL
Chander, Robert w 1927Jul9 Empire F fall of draw-rock BPL
CHANDLER, ROBERT w 1927JUL9 EMPIRE F 21 71 3
Chaney, Jim w 1901Jan2 Searles F powder an coal BPL
CHANEYFELL, HOBSON w 1920Oct30 Kilgore shaft F fell in shaft 42 3
CHAPMAN, R F w 1920Nov23 Parrish F gas explosion 42 3 X
Chapman, Robert b 1925Dec10 Overton No.3 F explosion of gas BPL
CHAPMAN, S P w 1914May5 Sipsey F tram cars 34 3
CHAPMAN, SAM b 1914Oct5 Mulga F gas explosion 35 3 X
CHAPPELL, MOSE b 1914Sep11 Acmar No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
CHASTINE, B M w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
CHATKEPHES, ANDREW 1912May29 Acmar No.1 F premature powder explosion 35 3
CHEECOM, JOHN b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
CHESSER, JIM 1930JAN13 PEERLESS F 32 47 4
Childers, Cecil w 1925Dec9 Empire No.1 F fall of rock BPL
CHILDERS, H R w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
Chisolm, Willie b 1928Dec3 Kellerman F fall of roof BPL
CHOPISTROK, MICK 1912Sep10 Crocker Hollow F fall of rock 35 3
CHOWCHOW, TOM w 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
CHRISTIAN, GEORGE b 1927APR11 BRADFORD F 38 69 3
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Christian, George b 1927Apr11 Bradford F fall of rock BPL
CHRISTIAN, PETE b 1921Jun16 Wylam No.8 F fall of rock 42 3
CIRO, LANZI w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
CLAIBURNE, DAN b 1914Jul15 Kellerman F fall of rock 35 3
CLARK, "KID" 1912AUG13 ABERNANT N 31 4
CLARK, ARTHUR b 1914Jun10 Blocton No.8 F tram cars 34 3
CLARK, BENTLEY 1971NOV18 BESSIE F 77 4
CLARK, FRANK b 1921May24 Bon Air No.2 F fall of rock 42 3
CLARK, J C 1912Feb2 Blossburg "E" F railroad cars 34 3
CLARK, JAMES b 1921Jan1 Aldrich F fall of rock 42 3
CLARK, JIM b 1914Jul15 Pratt No.4 F fall of rock 34 3
Clark, Joe w 1929Jan11 Wylam No.8 F rock fell BPL
CLARK, MONROE b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
CLARKE, BOYCE b 1913May29 Porter F fall of rock 35 3
CLAUDIN, LAYMAN b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
CLAYTON, BOB b 1891MAY22 PRATT No.1 F 1 4
CLELLAND, WILL w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
CLEMENTS, BERT 1912Aug13 Abernant F suffocated by after-damp 35 3 X
CLEMENTS, JOHN b 1914Mar16 Praco No.5 F fall of rock 34 3
Cleveland, Eugene b 1925Aug13 Beltona F rock fell BPL
CLEVELAND, JESSE b 1921May2 Edgewater F electrocuted 42 3
Cleveland, Joe b 1926Jan11 Dixie F draw rock BPL
CLOPTON, ALBERT b 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
COATS, NORMAN b 1927OCT31 MULGA F 45 75 3
Coats, Norman b 1927Oct31 Mulga F ruptured water tube in boiler BPL
Cobb, James w 1923Dec12 Tuscaloosa F fall of rock BPL
COBB, JEFF b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
COBB, JOSIE 1945MAY BRADFORD F 69 4
Cobb, Will b 1929Jun10 Docena F fall of rock BPL
COCHRAN, FRANK Ellard 1947DEC15 SAYRE F 34 72 4
COCHRAN, W F w 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Cochrane, Joe b 1924Apr11 Docena F electrocuted BPL
CODY, THOMAS w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
COHELEY, JOHN w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
COLE, CLEVE b 1920Jan10 Dolomite No.1 F electrocuted 42 3
COLE, LESTER w 1927SEP6 DIXIANA F 17 73 3
Cole, Lester w 1927Sep6 Corona No.16 F cars fell on him BPL
COLEMAN, ARCHIE b 1916Dec17 Dolomite No.1 F trolley wire 36 3
COLEMAN, CLIFTON b 1919Oct16 Docena F fall of rock 44 3
COLEMAN, CON. 1912Aug13 Abernant F suffocated by after-damp 35 3 X
COLEMAN, EARNEST 1945MAY BRADFORD F 69 4
Coleman, Fred b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Coleman, Jack b 1925Dec15 Banner F fall of rock BPL
COLEMAN, ROBERT b 1918Apr25 Arcadia F fall of rock 34 3
Coleman, Wade b 1929Sep16 Gamma F crushed between car and rib BPL
COLEMAN, WILL b 1921Feb1 Flat Top F fall of rock and coal 42 3
COLEMAN, WILL b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
COLLIER, ANDERSON 1912Mar29 Sayreton F fall of coal 34 3
COLLINS, BESTER b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Collins, C b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
COLLINS, EARLE c 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
COLLINS, GEORGE C b 1915Aug14 Hillhouse F fall of rock 32 3
Collins, Jesse w 1923Oct2 Kellerman F fall of rock BPL
COLLINS, LONNIE b 1918Sep14 Bessie F trip of cars 35 3
Collins, Mose b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
COLLINS, PINK b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
COLQUITT, DAVE b 1917Feb13 Edgewater F trolley wire 36 3
Comer, Pete b 1923Jun7 Lewisburg F crushed between cars BPL
COMISKY, GEORGE 1912Aug14 Piper No.2 F fall of rock 35 3
CONLEY, ED w 1891MAY22 PRATT No.1 F 1 4
CONNER, PERCY b 1927AUG13 FLAT TOP F 31 72 3
Conner, Percy b 1927Aug13 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
CONNICO, ALONZO b 1941JUL10 ACMAR F 63 4
CONNOCO, A b 1941JUL10 Acmar No.6 F gas explosion gend X
COOK, COLUMBUS b 1940JAN25 WENONAH No.9 F 64 60 4
COOK, DUSTY b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
COOK, GEORGE 1955APR DOLOMITE No.3 F 76 4
COOK, J C w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
COOK, JEFF. b 1917Apr10 Coleanor F fall of rock 36 3
COOK, LEE 1912Apr18 Lucile F fall of rock 34 3
COOK, LOVELL 1943MAY11 PRACO F 66 4
COOK, WALTER 1912Apr11 Porter F fall of rock 34 3
Cooper, J w 1902Feb25 LIttle Warrior F falling rock BPL
COOPER, OLLIE b 1916Jul31 Choctaw No.11 F fell on enter chain of machine 34 3
COPE, TOM w 1920Dec21 Littleton F fall of rock 43 3
COPELAND, LEWIS b 1913Oct25 Mulga F mining machine 36 3
COPELAND, LONNIE w 1914apr21 Acmar No.1 F electrocuted 34 3
CORKE, JAMES 1943AUG FLAT TOP F 67 4
CORLETT, LEWIS 1912Jul9 Margaret No.1 F gas explosion 35 3
CORNELIUS, J P w 1916May16 Sipsey F smothered by coal from bin 34 3
CORNELIUS, W M w 1921Feb28 Parrish F mine cars 42 3
Cosby, George w 1923Mar24 Margaret No.5 F electric cable BPL
COSBY, TOM b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Coshat, Ed w 1923Apr2 Acmar No.2 F railroad car BPL
COSTELLO,PETER 1906FEB27 LITTLE CAHABA No.2 F 8&15 4
Cottingham, Arthur b 1929Dec21 Dixie F electrocuted BPL
Cottingham, Will b 1937Aug21 F run over by empty cars BPL
Courington, Clarence w 1925Apr14 Parrish F fall of roof BPL
Cowart, Anderson b 1934Jun12 F fall of rock BPL
Cox, Jesse b 1926Sep9 Dixie F struck by machine jack BPL
COX, WILLIE b 1914Jun30 Flat Top F fall of coal and rock 34 3
Crawl, Will b 1947May28 F fell of jumped off trip of cars BPL
CRAWLEY, CHRLES A w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
CRAWLEY, STEVE w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
CREEL, HIRAM w 1921Aug8 Empire No.11 F fall of rock 42 3
CREEL, MARTIN w 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
Cregar, C w 1935Feb14 F fall of rock BPL
CRENSHAW, CLYDE 1912Oct19 Dolomite No.2 F fall of rock 36 3
CRIDER, J H 1936OCT WENONAH F 53 4
Crim, J w 1928Apr30 Bessie F fall of rock BPL
Criss, Lewis w 1926Aug17 Benoit F electrocuted BPL
Criss, P w 1924Dec8 Summit F electrocuted BPL
Crockett, Will b 1902Feb1 Pratt No.10 F falling rock BPL
CROSS, GENTRY b 1914Jun25 Yolande No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
CROSS, JAMES b 1916Aug16 Edgewater F bituminite explosion 34 3
Cross, Nick b 1928Aug9 Margaret No.3 F electrocuted BPL
CROTWELL, RUSSELL 1936MAR RAIMUND F 33 53 4
CROWDER, GRADY 1922NOV22 DOLOMITE No.3 F 39 4
CROWDER, L G w 1915Jun19 Edgewater F fall of rock 32 3
CROWSON, W J 1934MAY21 SAYRETON F 49 51 4
CROXTON, LOGIE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
CRUMP, AMOS b 1917Jun13 Banner F gas explosion web X
CRUMPTON, S D w 1917Dec20 Acmar No.1 F empty mine car 37 3
CRUNK, AMOS b 1917Jun13 Banner F gas explosion 36 3 X
Culpepper, Jackson b 1923Mar12 Dolomite No.3 F electrocuted BPL
Cummings, Hy b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
CUMMINGS, JIM w 1915Feb27 Brilliant No. 8 1/2 F fall of rock 32 3
Cunningham, Jake b 1928Jan4 New Acton No.3 F fall of rock BPL
CUNNINGHAM, T E w 1920Feb18 Charlotte F failed shot 42 3
Cunningham, Tom b 1928Feb2 Gorgas F fall of rock BPL
CURETON, ROBERT b 1899FEB21 BLOCTON No.2 F 5 4
Curniski, William w 1924Oct13 Wylam No.5 F fall of rock BPL
CURREN, TOM 1943JAN29 SPAULDING F 50 66 4
CURRY, JOHN S 1912Aug14 Banner F tram car 35 3
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
CURRY, TOM b 1917Sep14 Dolomite No.2 F fall of coal 37 3
CUTHBERTSON, GEORGE 1912Mar2 Youngblood F fall of rock 34 3
CUTTS, JAMES b 1919Feb10 Sayreton F crushed between car & dinkey 43 3
Dabbs, C w 1924Jun15 Dolomite No.3 F electrocuted BPL
Daily, John w 1924Sep5 Dixie F mine cars BPL
Dale, Robert w 1929Mar5 Galloway No.11 F motor passed over his legs BPL
DANIELS, SAM b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
DANIELS, SQUIRE b 1917Aug27 Dolomite No.2 F loaded trip 37 3
DANNER, J H w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Dasch, William w 1902Dec31 Leon F fall of roll BPL
DAVENPORT, JOE 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
DAVENPORT, JOE 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
DAVENPORT, JOE Jr 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
DAVENPORT, R L w 1899FEB21 BLOCTON No.2 F 5 4
DAVENPORT, W W w 1899FEB21 BLOCTON No.2 F 5 4
DAVIS, ARTHUR b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
DAVIS, BURA b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
DAVIS, COLEMAN 1930JAN13 PEERLESS F 25 47 4
DAVIS, COMER b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
DAVIS, DAN b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Davis, Dan b 1928Apr9 Bradford F burned BPL
DAVIS, ED. b 1915Apr23 Aldrich F wind from gas explosion 32 3
DAVIS, F b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
Davis, Frank b 1926Oct20 Aldrich F mine car BPL
DAVIS, GEDDIE b 1946AUG DOCENA F 56 70 4
DAVIS, GEORGE b 1920May31 Pratt No.3 F fall of rock 42 3
DAVIS, GEORGE W w 1915Dec30 Flat Top F mine cars 33 3
Davis, H b 1927Oct18 Bessie F fall of rock BPL
DAVIS, H C b 1927OCT18 BESSIE F 22 75 3
DAVIS, J G w 1891MAY22 PRATT No.1 F 1 4
DAVIS, J L 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
DAVIS, JACK b 1913Sep16 Patton No.3 F fall of rock 36 3
DAVIS, JAMES b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
DAVIS, JAMES b 1913Dec1 Rolling Mill No.1 F mine cars 37 3
DAVIS, JAMES w 1921Aug9 Winona F explosion of powder 42 3
DAVIS, JESSE 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 47 68 4
DAVIS, JESSIE b 1915Apr23 Aldrich F gas explosion 32 3
Davis, Jimmie b 1926Aug24 Townley No.1 F motor trip BPL
Davis, John b 1923Oct4 Sipsey F machinery BPL
Davis, John b 1924Apr22 Pratt No.3 F railroad car BPL
Davis, John b 1928Mar12 Praco F crushed by moving coal car BPL
Davis, Len w 1925Apr22 Mulga F mine car BPL
DAVIS, LEON 1941AUG25 BANKHEAD F 22 64 4
DAVIS, MARVIN w 1917Aug30 Flat Top F caught in rope belt 37 3
DAVIS, MONROE b 1914Jun16 Sipsey F fall of rock 34 3
DAVIS, ORRVILLE w 1921Aug9 Winona F explosion of powder 42 3
Davis, Robert b 1923Mar6 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
DAVIS, SAMUEL H 1937APR13 WOODWARD RED F 41 54 4
DAVIS, TOM w 1927Jul11d BESSEMER F 40 71 3
Davis, Tom w 1927Jun27 Belle Ellen No.5 F fall of rock BPL
DAVIS, WILL b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
DAVIS, WILL 1912Nov25 Dolomite No.2 F tram cars and prop 36 3
Davis, William w 1927Oct27 Virginia F fall of rock BPL
Davis, William w 1936Mar6 F fall of roof rock BPL
DAVIS, WILLIAM M w 1927OCT27 VIRGINIA F 40 75 3
DAWSON, HOMER b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Deadwiler, Birdie b 1937Nov27 F fall of rock BPL
Dean, DeWitt w 1926Jun10 Majestic F gas explosion BPL
Dean, Ed b 1926Jul2 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
DEAN, WILL b 1921Feb1 Bankhead F run over by mine car 42 3
Deaton, Will w 1926Sep18 Connellsville F fall down slope BPL
DeJarnett, Willie b 1928Oct5 Praco F electrocuted BPL
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
DeJERNETT, JOE 1915Apr23 Aldrich F wind from gas explosion 32 3
Dempsey, W w 1934Nov7 F fell in front ofmovinglocomotive BPL
DEMPSEY, WESLEY M 1934NOV7 SAYRETON F 53 51 4
DENSON, DADDY b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
Denson, Ervin b 1928Apr17 Dixie F detonation of explosives BPL
Dent, A b 1928Feb10 Dixie F run-away trip BPL
DERRICOT, FRANK b 1899OCT6 ADGER F 6 4
DEVERS, LESTER w 1918Sep17 Marvel No.3 F mine car 35 3
DICKINSON, R F w 1913May26 Lucile F fall of rock 35 3
DICKSON, A b 1917Feb16 Pratt No.3 F trolley wire 36 3
DICKSON, EDWARD 1930DEC29 BENOIT F 23 49 4
DICKSON, WILL w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
DIDLEY, JOHN b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
DILL, FRANCIS 1943MAY11 PRACO F 66 4
DINARD, HENRY R b 1918Jul25 Majestic F fall of rock 34 3
DIXON, CORNELIUS b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
DIXON, FRANK b 1918Sep13 Edgewater F run over by motor 35 3
DIXON, JOHN b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
Dixon, Warren w 1934Dec28 F suffocation BPL
Dobbins, Sam b 1926Jun7 Wylam No.5 F mine car BPL
DOBBINS, WILLIAM b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
DOBBS, WILLIAM b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
Docherty, William w 1923Oct30 Pratt No.1 F runaway car BPL
DOCKING, LEONARD 1938JUL1 PRACO F 58 4
Dockins, Leonard w 1938Jul1 F roof rock fall BPL
DOCKINS, LEONARD aka 1938JUL1 PRACO F 29 58 4
DODSON, JOHN b 1917Feb28 Jett (N.P.) F fall of rock 36 3
Dokes, Jim b 1900Sep25 Hargrove F burned by gas BPL
Doles, C w 1926Oct27 Praco F electric motor BPL
DOMINGUEZ, JOHN 1912Dec4 Colta F fall of middle-man 36 3
DONALDSON, W H w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
DONNAHOO, JEFF 1940JUN27 HAMILTON F 32 60 4
DOOLEY, MARK b 1899FEB21 BLOCTON No.2 F 5 4
DORSEY, AMERICUS b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
Dorsey, James b 1929Feb23 Wegra F hit by car BPL
DORSON, SON b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
DOSS, ALDON w 1917Jul5 Straven F electric cable 36 3
Doss, Grady w 1935Dec30 F fall of rock BPL
DOSS, WILL w 1915Nov12 Bayview F motor 32 3
DOUGLAS, ELLIOTT b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
DOUGLAS, GEORGE 1930DEC18 LEE & KINCAID F 49 4
DOVERS, D R w 1914Nov2 Acmar No.1 F explosion of gas 35 3
DOWDELL, HENRY b 1920Dec9 Sayre F fall of rock 43 3
Dowdle, Herman b 1925Aug6 Flat Top F rock fell BPL
DOWNEY, ALBERT 1912Oct11 Alabama F fall of rock 36 3
DOZIER, TILLIS 1912Nov8 Margaret No.2 F fall of rock 36 3
DRAIN, M C w 1919Jan31 Bessie F gig drive shaft 43 3
DRAKE,LEOANRD w 1915Dec17 Altoona "F" F coal car 33 3
Drummond, Strawther w 1924Jul11 Empire New No.1 F electrocuted BPL
DUBOSE, WALTER b 1920May25 Galloway No.11 F run over by motor 42 3
DUDICK, BOB w 1914Oct5 Mulga F gas explosion 35 3 X
DUDLEY, EARL b 1927JAN14 GOODWIN F 37 66 3
Dudley, Earl b 1927Jan14 Goodwin F fall of rock BPL
Dudley, Smith b 1924Jun16 Superior F fall of rock BPL
DUFF, LeROY b 1920Jun23 Liberty No.2 F failed shot 42 3
DUFFY, B D w 1913Mar24 Indio F gas explosion 34 3
DUFFY, CHARLES w 1913Mar24 Indio F gas explosion 34 3
Dugger, Ed b 1924Nov4 Aldrich F fall of coal and rock BPL
DUKES, ANDERSON b 1917Nov17 Flat Top F fall of rock 37 3
DUMAS, JOHN b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
DUMMELMONT, AUGUST 1895MAY8 COALBURG C F 2 4
DUNCAN, GEORGE b 1916Mar10 Pratt No.3 F run over by car 34 3
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Duncan, Glenn w 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
DUNCAN, HENRY 1912AUG13 ABERNANT N 31 4
DUNCAN, HENRY 1912Aug13 Abernant F suffocated by after-damp 35 3 X
DUNCAN, STIRLING b 1920Mar9 Edgewater F fall of rock 42 3
DUNCAN, WALTER w 1920Mar31 Sayreton F trip of cars 42 3
Dunlap, Asberry b 1926Nov27 Sayreton F fall of rock BPL
DUNN, SYDNEY w 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
DUNN, TIMOTHY b 1919May6 Kellerman No.7 F fall of rock 43 3
Dunningan, John b 1934Jan9 F explosion of gas BPL
DURRETT, JESSE w 1921Oct24 Yolande F machinery 43 3
Dycus, Ward w 1937Oct6 F fall of roof rock BPL
Dyer, Will w 1925Dec1 Majestic F loose tram cars BPL
Eady, will b 1926Mar22 Marvel No.2 F rock fell BPL
East, Carlos w 1928Aug1 Jagger F electrocuted BPL
EASTER, JIM b 1916Sep6 Wylam No.4 F fall of rock 34 3
EASTIS, DICK 1937OCT15 MULGA F 57 4
EASTIS, EARNEST 1937OCT15 MULGA F 55 4
EATON, WILLIAM b 1920May26 Maxine F trip of cars 42 3
ECHOLS, SAM b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Edwards, Aubrey w 1926Jun18 Bankhead No.1 F fall of rock BPL
EDWARDS, ED 1912Feb16 Eulamo No.2 F falling rock 34 3
EDWARDS, ED. b 1914Jul27 Dolomite No.1 F tram cars 35 3
Edwards, George Franklin 1930MAR4 KINCAID F 24 48 4
Edwards, Verde w 1935Nov23 F roof rock fell BPL
Edwards, Will b 1926Jun12 Flat Top F fall of top coal BPL
Edwards, William b 1925Nov30 Mulga F empty cars BPL
ELDRIDGE, CLYDE w 1920May1 Calumet F cog wheels of pump 42 3
ELIAS, FIELD b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
Elliott, James b 1902Sep1 Adger F steam from boiler BPL
Ellis, H b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Ellis, Wiley w 1923Sep13 Piper No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
ELLISON, C G w 1920Nov10 Straven F fall of rock 42 3
ELLISON, JIM b 1927JUL22 DIXIE F 24 72 3
Ellison, Jim b 1927Jul22 Dixie F fall of rock BPL
Ellison, W w 1927Jun6 Beltona F fall of rock BPL
ELLISON, W J w 1927JUN6 BELTONA F 58 71 3
ELLISTON, BEN. b 1916Jun13 Sayreton F fall of rock 34 3
Ellord, Otis w 1926Oct4 Wegra F empty car BPL
ELMORE, LOLLEY w 1920Sep22 Bankhead F explosion of powder 42 3
ELY, JOHN 1895APR19 PRATT No.6 F ca17 2 4
ELZT, MATT 1906FEB27 LITTLE CAHABA No.2 F 8&15 4
ENGLAND, FRANK w 1914Sep17 Blocton No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
ENGLE, NEWMAN H w 1922MAY25 ACMAR No.3 F 37 4
ENMAN, DAVID 1977JUL24 CHETOPA F 37 77 4
ENNIS, WILLIAM 1938JUL1 PRACO N 59 4
EPHRAM, HAYS b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
EPSY, J P 1912Feb1 Coalmont F killed by compressor 34 3
Estell, Jim w 1928Mar23 Praco F fell into gears of machine BPL
ESTELLE, VESTER 1932DEC MANCHESTER F 33 51 4
Estes, Lee w 1923Jun9 Brilliant No.2 F fall of rock BPL
ETHERIDGE, EARNEST w 1941JUL10 Acmar No.6 F gas explosion gend X
ETHRIDGE, ERNEST w 1941JUL10 ACMAR F 29 63 4
EUBANK, ALEXANDER b 1918Jul25 Edgewater F fall of rock 34 3
Eubanks, F b 1927May5 Dixie F flying material caused by blast BPL
EUBANKS, F H b 1927MAY5 DIXIE F 35 69 3
EVANS, CHARLES 1900MAY26 ADGER F 6 4
EVANS, CHARLES b 1913Oct2 Patton F fall of rock 36 3
Evans, Clarence b 1926Apr7 Banner F electrocuted BPL
EVANS, ED. w 1914Feb6 Altoona No.4 F fall of rock 34 3
EVANS, ERNEST b 1918Aug21 Wallmore F fall of rock 35 3
Evans, George w 1937Mar18 F fall of roof rock BPL
EVANS, GEORGE 1937MAR18 NEWCASTLE F 54 4
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
EVANS, JACK b 1914May22 Jagger No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
EVANS, TASKEL w 1919Jun24 Lewisburg F trip of cars 44 3
EVANS, TOM b 1899SEP12 MABEL F 6 4
Evans, W w 1929Jun22 Radiant No.1 F rock fell BPL
EVANS, WILL b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
EVANS, WILL b 1913Jan6 Brookwood No.20 F fall of rock 34 3
EVNS, JOHN w 1913Nov3 Altoona No.4 F fall of rock 36 3
FAIRFAX, WILLIAM b 1897SEP20 PRATT F 3 4
FALLETTA, DANIEL w 1916Jun15 Coalmont No.2 F gas and dust explosion 34 3
FALLLS, F T w 1916Jan22 Jagger No.1 F fall of rock 34 3
Falls, Jim w 1924Apr18 Clipper F railroad cars BPL
FANCHER, CHARLES b 1914Jan10 Davis Creek F explosionof gas 34 3 X
FANCHER, MOOD w 1914Oct31 Coleanor F explosion of gas 35 3
FANNING, JOE b 1927OCT6 DOCENA F 33 74 3
Fanning, Joe b 1927Oct6 Docena F fall of top coal BPL
Farley, Will w 1923Jan12 Burgin F fall of rock BPL
Farmer, Clarence b 1923Jun16 Wylam No.4 F railroad car BPL
Farrington, J w 1926Jul5 Piper No.2 F coal car BPL
FARRIS,M A 1949APR FLAT TOP F 75 4
FAUCETT, W E 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
FAUCETT, W E 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
FAUCETT, WOODIE E 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
Fauster, Dave b 1901Sep21 Blocton F fall of coal BPL
FEARSON, T b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
FEATHERSTONE, GEORGE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
FELLERS, JAMES ELMER 1935NOV30 SEARLE F 25 52 4
FELTMAN, MACK 1943MAY11 PRACO F 66 4
FENLEY, A F 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
Ferganti, Pete w 1902Jul30 Sayreton F fall of rock BPL
FERGUSON, DAVID b 1918Jul22 Acton No.1 F fall of rock 34 3
FERGUSON, ED. b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
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FERGUSON, GEORGE 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
FERGUSON, GEORGE 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
FERGUSON, GEORGE T 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
FERGUSON, MILTON F 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
Few, Sam b 1902May15 No.5 F struck and run over by cars BPL
Fields, H w 1926Jul21 Dixie F gas explosion BPL
Fields, J w 1926Sep18 Flat Top F empty cars BPL
Fields, Risty b 1902Oct4 NO.4 F fall of rock BPL
FIELDS, W D b 1918Jul29 Red Star F fall of rock 35 3
FIELDS, WILLIAM "BILL" b 1895MAY24 PRATT No.4 F 2 4
FIKES, SAMUEL w 1916Sep18 Choctaw F fall of rock 35 3
Files, Cris w 1900May25 Galloway No.5 F fall of rock BPL
FILES, JOHN 1943MAY11 PRACO F 66 4
FILEY, JOHN W 1943FEB22 HAMILTON F 66 4
FINCHER, JOHN b 1922MAY25 ACMAR No.3 F 37 4
Findley, Andy b 1925Feb20 Piper No.2 F fall of rock BPL
FINDLEY, BRUCE w 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
FINDLEY, G C w 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
Fitts, Willie b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
Fitzpatrick, F b 1901Aug14 Adamsville F fall of coal BPL
FITZPATRICK, JOHN 1912Mar2 Acmar No.1 F tram car 34 3
FLAKES, WALTER b 1927FEB8 SAYRE F 22 67 3
Flakes, Walter b 1927Feb8 Sayre F fell in front of moving machine BPL
FLEMING, JOE b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
Fletcher, John w 1937Aug10 F fall of rock BPL
FLORENCE, B w 1918Aug29 Pratt Fuel F fall of rock 35 3
FLOURNOY, BOB. b 1916Apr13 Lucile F tram cars 34 3
FLOURNOY, JOHN w 1913Sep19 Pierceton F fall of rock 36 3
Flowers, James b 1928Jun19 Overton No.1 F electrocuted BPL
FLOYD, HERMAN b 1921Dec31 Docena F explosion of gas 43 3
Floyd, Lew b 1901Aug14 Mary Lee F fall of top coal BPL
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
FLUCKER, ARTHUR b 1927FEB28 BANNER F 26 68 3
Flucker, Arthur b 1927Feb28 Banner F crushed between two cars BPL
FOLEY, HUBBARD w 1897SEP20 PRATT F 3 4
FORD, GEORGE w 1927AUG11 NEW RIVER F 25 72 3
Ford, George w 1927Aug11 New River F fall of rock BPL
Ford, P w 1923May24 Edgewater F fall of rock BPL
FORTUNA, JOHN w 1917Oct15 Choctaw No.11 F run over by car 37 3
FOSTER, ANDREW b 1921Sep2 bayview F fall of rock 42 3
Foster, Charles b 1928Jun25 Johns No.1 F struck by car BPL
Foster, Henry w 1923Jan13 Flat Top F rock shots BPL
FOSTER, J C w 1914may7 Bayview F tram cars 34 3
FOSTER, JAMES b 1927FEB24 DOLOMITE F 23 67 3
Foster, James b 1927Feb24 Dolomite F fall of rock BPL
FOSTER, KID b 1914Apr16 Piper No.2 F explosion of gas 34 3
Foster, Louis w 1934Apr25 F wrecked cars BPL
FOSTER, LOUIS 1934APR25 RED DIAMOND F 22 51 4
Foster, Martin b 1929Aug8 Sipsey F electrocuted BPL
FOSTER, T C b 1918Aug14 Sipsey F fall of rock 35 3
FOSTER,MARTIN 1929AUG8 SIPSEY F 42 46 4
FOUNTAIN, C E 1930FEB MARY LEE F 48 4
FOX, IVAN 1937OCT15 MULGA N 56 4
FRAME, JAMES 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
FRAME, JOHN 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
FRAME, JOHN 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
FRAME, JOHN 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
FRANKLIN, HENRY b 1918Dec10 Vanzant F explosion of powder 35 3
FRANKLIN, JAMES 1911APR8 BANNER N gas explosion by open light 5
FRANKLIN, JIM b 1913Oct18 Banner F tram cars 36 3
Franklin, L w 1929Jul5 Dixie F hit by car BPL
FRANKLIN, LELAND 1929JUL6 MOFFETT F 23 46 4
FRANKLIN, PERCY b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
FRANKLIN, W L w 1918May15 Hospital Mine F black damp 34 3
FRANKS, ERNEST 1948JUL30 Edgewater F 28 gas explosion gend
Frazier, Joe b 1901Jun11 Coalburg F fall of rock BPL
Frederick, W w 1937Oct27 F run over by locomotive BPL
FREEMAN, JACK w 1917Apr10 Bessie F crusher gear wheels 36 3
FREEMAN, W B w 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
FRITZ, EDGAR b 1941JUL10 ACMAR F 63 4
Fritz, Hayes b 1926Aug21 Dolomite No.1 F electric locomotive BPL
FULLER, LESTER w 1917Jul12 Winona No.2 F fall of rock 36 3
FULLMAN, ALFRED w 1913Sep25 Piper No.2 F fallof coal and rock 36 3
FULLMAN, WILL w 1914Oct31 Coleanor F explosion of gas 35 3
FURCRON, CHARLES w 1917Feb9 Climax F fall of rock 36 3
Gaines, Will b 1924Apr28 Gamble F fall of rock BPL
GAINS, HARRISON b 1921Apr13 Brookwood No.1 F fall of top 42 3
GALLAGHER, PAT w 1920Sep11 Hamilton slope F empty coal skip 42 3
GALLAGHER, PETER w 1913May29 Pratt No.3 F dump cart 35 3
GALLIMORE, CHARLES w 1915Jun17 Sayreton F electric motor 32 3
Gardner, Burris b 1902Sep9 Black Diamond F went back on shot BPL
GARDNER, ERNEST b 1918Jun18 Dolomite No.1 F fall of rock 34 3
GARDNER, ROBERT b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
GARGUS, CLYDE C 1941SEP1 WOODWARD RED F 22 64 4
Garner, Charles b 1925Nov13 Empire No.1 F fall of rock BPL
GARNER, HERMAN w 1897SEP20 PRATT F 3 4
Garner, Ike b 1925Aug1 Ribu F premature shot BPL
GARNER, ROBERT b 1916Apr22 Banner F tram car 34 3
GARRETT, SCOTT b 1914Oct5 Mulga F gas explosion 35 3 X
GARRISON, IRA H w 1920Nov23 Parrish F gas explosion 43 3 X
GARRIT, J W w 1919Oct24 Nauvoo F railroad car 44 3
GARTH, WILLIAM b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
GARY, SAND b 1948JUL30 Edgewater F 43 gas explosion gend
GARY,OSCAR M 1936AUG13 F 40 53 4
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Gasaway, Hy b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
GASKIN, HARRY b 1920Aug27 Flat Top F fall of rock 42 3
Gaston, Grant b 1925Feb3 Dolomite No.3 F runaway mine car BPL
Gentry, John w 1924Dec17 Garnsey F fall of rock BPL
GERDES, B w 1916Apr29 Clipper No.11 F fall of rock 34 3
GIBSON, HAMP b 1921Dec18 Banner F fall of rock 43 3
GIBSON, HOWARD '1948 VIRGINIA F 26 73 4
GIBSON, JESSE b 1920Mar1 Margaret No.2 F explosion of gas 42 3
GIBSON, RICHARD b 1916Oct9 Choctaw No.11 F electric wire 35 3
GILBERT, JAMES b 1927JAN17 Mineral Springs F 18 66 3
Gilbert, James b 1927Jan17 Mineral SprgsNo.2 F fall of rock BPL
Gilbert, King w 1924Jan14 Sipsey F mine cars BPL
GILBERT, LEONARD b 1921Aug13 Banner F mine cars 42 3
Gilbert, Vernie w 1923Sep21 Empire No.2 F electrocuted BPL
Gilchrist, Mat w 1926Nov18 Porter F empty cars BPL
GILES, JOHN b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
GILES, WILL 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
GILES, WILL 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
Gill, Edward w 1929Jan11 Praco No.71/2 F rock fell BPL
GILL, FORREST 1947JUN WENONAH F 35 71 4
GILL, R M b 1918Apr3 Bayview F gas explosion 34 3
GILLAND, SAM 1912Jan24 Brookwood No.1 F fall of rock 34 3
GILLEY, FLOYD 1929OCT2 BLACK DIAMOND F 47 4
GILLEY, H E 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
GILLEY, HERBERT 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
GILLEY,HERBERT E 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
Gillia, Floyd w 1929Oct1 Apache No.2 F rock fell BPL
GILLIA, FLOYD aka 1929OCT2 BLACK DIAMOND F 47 4
GILLIAN, NELSON b 1921Jan29 Flat Top F electrocuted 42 3
GILMORE, GEORGE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
Gilmour, Sm b 1936Sep1 F fall of roof rock BPL
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Gipson, Sam b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
GIVENS, DAVE w 1919May24 Bon Air F fall of rock 44 3
GIVHAN, EZEKIAL b 1947NOV11 ISKOODA No.11 F 33 72 4
GIVNER, PERRY b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
GLENN, JOHN B 1919Apr17 Margaret No.1 F trip of cars 43 3
Glenn, William w 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explostion of gas BPL
GLOVER, "BUDDY" w 1917Sep13 Maxine No.1 F shot breaking through 37 3
GLOVER, "TOBE" b 1919Nov27 Belle Ellen No.2 F explosion of gas 44 3
GLOVER, JOHN b 1914Apr21 Banner F fall of rock 34 3
GLOVER, OTIS w 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
GLOVER, SETH b 1927DEC7 BESSIE F 40 76 3
Glover, Seth b 1927Dec7 Bessie F cars ran down on him BPL
Gocker, Ralph w 1925Jul30 Banner F fall of roof BPL
GOING, JOHN b 1921Jun6 Old Red Star F fall of rock 42 3
Gold, Henry w 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
Gold, Robert w 1938Mar19 F cross-collar fell BPL
Gooden, Sherman b 1926Jul26 Banner F fall of rock BPL
GOODHEEN, EDWARD w 1915Aug11 Empire No.1 F motor 32 3
GOODSON, BURNESS b 1919Feb21 Marvel No.3 F fall of rock 43 3
Goodwin, D w 1925Sep1 Summit F electrocuted BPL
GOODWIN, JAY w 1921Mar18 Clipper No.11 F railroad cars 42 3
GOODWIN, WILLIAM 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
GOODWIN, WILLIAM 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
GOODWIN, WILLIAM 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
GOODWYN, J P w 1913Oct24 Sayreton F fall of coal 36 3
Goosby, John b 1926Nov4 Blocton No.7 F mine car BPL
GORDON, JESSE b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
Gordon, Mitchell b 1926Jul1 Lewisburg No.1 F loaded tram cars BPL
Gorham, C w 1927Nov18 New Castle No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
GORHAM, C F w 1927NOV18 NEW CASTLE F 42 76 3
GORMAN, JIM b 1917May6 Aldrich F fall of rock 36 3
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Gorrizio, Charles w 1902Oct14 Sayreton F went back on shot BPL
GOUANEN, EUGENE w 1913Mar24 Indio F gas explosion 34 3
GOUSBY, JAMES 1910MAY5 PALOS No.3 F explosion gend X
Gowen, John b 1928Apr15 Mulga F steam from bursted boiler BPL
Grace, Virgil w 1926Dec17 Parrish F fall of roof BPL
GRAHAM, CHARLES b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
GRAHAM, HENRY 1937MAR18 T.C.I. No.8 F 36 54 4
Graham, Leon w 1928Sep12 Riley F fall of rock BPL
Graham, Thomas b 1923Apr4 Wylam No.8 F electrocuted BPL
GRANT, GEORGE b 1915Apr23 Aldrich F gas explosion 32 3
Gratton, Zack b 1901May6 Johns F gas explosion BPL
GRAY, "BILL" b 1917Dec29 Wegra F fall of rock and coal 37 3
GRAY, JOHN b 1913Aug9 Virginia F tram cars 35 3
Gray, Leonard w 1929Jul22 Dixina F electrocuted BPL
GRAY, LON. w 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
Green, Carol w 1925Aug21 Helena-Straven F mining machine BPL
GREEN, ED. 1912Aug13 Abernant F suffocated by after-damp 35 3 X
GREEN, GEORGE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
GREEN, GEORGE b 1913Nov24 Pratt No.5 F mine cars and motor 36 3
Green, Henry b 1900Sep21 Walnut Grove No.3 F back shot BPL
GREEN, HENRY w 1916Jun3 Pratt No.3 F fall of rock 34 3
GREEN, I O 1912Aug23 Palos No.3 F electrocuted 35 3
Green, Jab b 1928Dec29 Sicard F fall of rock BPL
Green, Phillip b 1929May27 Connellsville F ignition of gas BPL
Green, Saunders b 1925Oct7 Docena F electrocuted BPL
Green, Solomon b 1937Mar18 F fall of roof rock BPL
GREEN, WILL w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
GREEN, WILLIE b 1941JUL10 ACMAR F 63 4
GREEN, WILLIE b 1941JUL10 Acmar No.6 F gas explosion gend X
Greene, John b 1925Jul10 Mulga F fall of roof BPL
GREER, STEVE b 1915Feb17 Dolomite No.1 F electric motor 32 3
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
GREGG, WILLIAM b 1948JUL30 Edgewater F 38 gas explosion gend
GREGORY, CLINT w 1921Apr19 Empire F explosionof powder 42 3
GRIFFIN, JAMES T w 1919May6 Bains No.1 F fall of rock 43 3
GRIFFIN, JIM b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
Griffin, Tom b 1936Dec10 F fall ofroof rock BPL
GRIFFIN, WILLIAM 1912Jun13 Straven F flying coal from shot 35 3
Grigley, Anderson b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
GRIGSBY, TOM w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Grim, Henry b 1937Mar18 F killed by wrecked trip of cars BPL
GRIMES, TOM b 1917Jan31 Jett (N.P.) F fall of rock 36 3
GRIMMETT, HENRY b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Grisman, Elbert b 1925Jul10 Kellerman No.7 F fall of rock BPL
Grove, Nathan w 1924Aug9 Townley No.1 F fall of rock BPL
Gugliotta, Sam w 1935Jan23 F fall of roof rock BPL
GUGLIOTTA, VENICE '1940 EDGEWATER F 60 4
GUINN, JOHN b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
GUNNIN, P P 1949FEB13 MUSCODA F 52 75 4
GUTHRIE, DOUGAL 1910MAY5 PALOS F 26 4
GUTHRIE, J W 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
GUTHRIE, JOHN W 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
GUTHRIE, JOHN W 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
Guthrie, W w 1927Feb8 Langley F broken neck BPL
GUTHRIE, W B w 1927FEB8 LANG F 36 67 3
GUY, HENRY 1945JUN RED DIAMOND No.5 F ca30 70 4
HACKNEY, CECIL 1929MAY28 CONNELLSVILLE N 46 4
Hagan, Joe w 1901Sep5 No.1 F fall of coal BPL
Haggad, Clifford w 1925Jan21 County Coal No.2 F tram cars BPL
HAGLER, BUCK b 1913Nov14 Banner F fall of rock 36 3
HAGLEY, PRES. b 1916May13 Belle Ellen F gas 34 3
HAGOOD, BENJAMIN b 1985APR4 MARY LEE F 2 4
HAINSWORTH, GRANT b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
HALE, ELISHA b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
HALE, HOMER w 1920Sep11 Aldrich F fall of rock 42 3
HALEY, CLYDE w 1938JUN10 BOOTHTON F 30 58 4
Haley, Clyde w 1938Jun10 BOOTHTON F gas explosion BPL
HALKWINS, J F w 1919Mar24 Bessie F mine cars 43 3
HALL, BOB b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
HALL, DAVE b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Hall, Frank b 1902Jul14 Warner F fall of rock BPL
HALL, JOE b 1891MAY22 PRATT No.1 F 1 4
Hall, Ros b 1901Jul25 Pratt No.10 F fall of coal BPL
Hall, Van b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explostion of gas BPL
Hall, Will b 1923Aug29 Wylam No.5 F machinery BPL
HALL, WILLIE b 1917Jun23 Dolomite No.1 F trip of cars 36 3
HAMAKER, FRANK w 1916May25 Kellerman F smothered by coal from bin 34 3
Hambler, James b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
HAMILTON, ANTNEY b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
HAMILTON, SAMUEL b 1916Sep2 Marvel No.1 F loose trip of cars 34 3
HAMILTON, THOMAS b 1891MAY22 PRATT No.1 F 1 4
HAMILTON, WILLIAM 1941JUN4 DOCENA F 40 62 4
Hammic, W w 1923Dec5 Winona F fall of rock BPL
Hampton, Dennie b 1923Jan5 Dolomite Nol.1 F fall of rock BPL
HAMPTON, GEORGE w 1917Aug23 Aldrich F fall of rock 37 3
Hampton, Otis b 1929Aug27 Peerless F electrocuted BPL
HAMPTON, WILL b 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 37 3 X
Hanes, Howard w 1924Apr10 Sipsey east side F electrocuted BPL
HANEY, MANCO b 1920Jun17 mCkevery F explosion of powder 42 3
HANEY, WILL w 1913Mar22 Busbay F fall of rock 34 3
HANN, H E 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
HANN, HENRY 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
HANN, HENRY E 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
Hanna, Leon w 1934Mar7 F shot discharged BPL
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
HANNIGAN, WILLIAM 1909FEB2 SHORT CREEK F 18 4
HANVEY, CHARLIE 1937OCT15 MULGA N 55 4
HARDAMAN, SAMUEL b 1916Nov2 Nyota No.4 F suffocation from powder smoke 35 3
HARDELLE, JACK b 1914Oct5 Mulga F explosion of gas 35 3 X
Hardin, Cecil w 1935Dec12 F caught between belt & pulley BPL
Hardin, Marvin w 1937May8 F fall of roof rock BPL
HARDIN, MARVIN E 1937MAY8 PRACO F 38 55 4
Hardin, Will b 1928Nov5 Kellerman No. F fall of rock BPL
Harding, Lee w 1924Sep26 Hill Creek F fall of rock BPL
Hardis, Charlie b 1923Apr30 Aldrich F electrocuted BPL
HARDY, DAN 1912Aug13 Abernant F suffocated by after-damp 35 3 X
Hardy, Pink b 1926Apr5 Sicard F fall of rock BPL
HARDY, SHELL b 1915Aug8 Banner F empty cars 32 3
HARE, THOMAS b 1891MAY22 PRATT No.1 F 1 4
Hargrove, Dave b 1924Jan24 Lewisburg No.1 F fall or rock BPL
Hargrove, Fleming b 1924NOv28 Bayview F falll of rock BPL
HARGROVE, WILLIA b 1913May29 Hargrove F tram cars 35 3
HARKINS, ROBERT w 1914Oct31 Coleanor F explosion of gas 35 3
Harkins, Russell w 1938Feb25 F hit by two looserun-away cars BPL
HARMON, O B 1909FEB2 SHORT CREEK F 18 4
HARNEY, ROGER b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
Harnsworth, George b 1901Feb8 No.3 F caught between car & heading BPL
Harper, Frank w 1934Feb9 F fall of rock BPL
Harper, McKinley w 1923Jul17 Sterling No.1 F fall of rock BPL
HARPER, THOMAS b 1919Feb15 Coleanor F trip of cars 43 3
Harris, A w 1925Jan21 Empire No.1 F fall of roof BPL
HARRIS, BESTER b 1914Nov2 Piper No.2 F fall of rock 35 3
HARRIS, CAESAR 1912Aug13 Abernant F suffocated by after-damp 35 3 X
HARRIS, CHARLES No.1 b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
HARRIS, CHARLES No.2 b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
HARRIS, CHARLIE b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Harris, Dallas b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Harris, Elbert w 1926Jul22 Sipsey East End F electrocuted BPL
Harris, Ellis b 1925Jul28 Marietta F electrocuted BPL
HARRIS, FAYETTE b 1913Jul15 Pratt No.3 F fall of rock 35 3
Harris, Fletcher b 1935Mar15 F electrocuted BPL
HARRIS, GEORGE b 1913May29 Blocton No.2 F tram cars 35 3
HARRIS, GEORGE b 1916May25 T.C.I.&R.R. No.4 F trolley wire 34 3
HARRIS, GEORGE b 1918Feb13 Belle Ellen No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
Harris, Hosey b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
HARRIS, J L 1929NOV CONNERSVILLE F 37 47 4
HARRIS, JESSE b 1918Nov9 Wylam No.8 F tram car 35 3
HARRIS, JOHN b 1915May15 Banner F fall of rock 32 3
Harris, Len w 1929Oct31 Connellsville F rock fell BPL
HARRIS, MIKE 1912Dec27 Margaret No.1 F gas explosion 36 3
HARRIS, RAYMOND b 1916Aug7 Mulga F trolley wire 34 3
Harris, Robert b 1926Dec17 Aldrich F trip of cars BPL
HARRIS, SHELLIE JAMES 1948MAR F 37 72 4
HARRIS, SOLOMON b 1917Oct22 Great Elk F explosion of powder 37 3
HARRIS, TOM b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
Harris, Walker b 1924Oct15 Acton No.2 F fall of rock BPL
Harris, Will b 1928Oct5 Lewisburg No.2 F fall of rock BPL
HARRISON, ANDREW b 1918Oct4 Townley F shot of coal 35 3
HARRISON, ED. w 1913Jun25 Docena F fall of rock 35 3
HARRISON, SHIRLEY b 1927OCT13 FLAT TOP F 18 74 3
Harrison, Shirley b 1927Oct13 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
Harrison, W w 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
HARRISON, WALTER b 1916Sep1 Belle Ellen No.2 F tram cars 34 3
Harrison, William b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
HARTMAN, F W 1898JAN28 COALBURG No.5 F 3 4
HARVEL, MOSE w 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
Harvell, Brady w 1937Jun30 F fall of roof rock BPL
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
HARVEY, JOHN 1912Nov19 Togo F fall of rock 36 3
Harwell, William w 1929Aug30 Coleanor F killed riding chute BPL
HASMAN, FRED 1925JUN1 PIPER No.2 F 42 4
Hatcher, Mat w 1924Aug22 Riceton F fall of rock BPL
HATCHER, WILLIAM b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
HAUGHTON, J A w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
HAUGHTON, J B w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
HAWKINS, A F 1912Dec3 Samoset F fall of coal 36 3
Hawkins, Clifford b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
HAWKINS, STEVE w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
HAYES, A M w 1891MAY22 PRATT No.1 F 1 4
Hayes, George w 1924Dec10 Kellerman No.7 F fall of rock BPL
HAYES, JACK b 1913Feb28 Riverside No.1 F fall of rock 34 3
HAYES, JIM w 1914Jul18 Warner No.1 F machinery 35 3
HAYES, ROBERT 1912Nov29 Pochahontas F fall of rock 36 3
HAYS, ERSEY 1941JUL23 NYOTA F 39 64 4
Haywood, John b 1926Jun10 Majestic F gas explosion BPL
Hazelwood, William w 1925Aug24 Acmar No.3 F explosion of gas BPL
HEAD, ANTHONY 1912Jun26 New Pratt No.3 F fall of rock 35 3
Head, Asmond b 1925Oct29 Banner F fall down shaft BPL
Head, Joseph b 1926NOv18 Mulga F electrocuted BPL
Headley, Harvey w 1923Apr17 Fedora F fall of rock BPL
HEATON, SIMPSON w 1913Sep11 Mulga F burnt by steam 35 3
HEBBON, CHARLES b 1921Mar22 Cedar Cove No.1 F fall of rock 42 3
Hedlurg, Alfred w 1902May21 Blossburg No.1 F falling slate BPL
HELLEN, EDDIE 1947MAY DOCENA F 35 71 4
Henderson, Alex b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
HENDERSON, JAMES 1942JUN23 HAMILTON F 24 65 4
Henderson, Lee b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
HENDERSON, LEWIS 1912Aug13 Abernant F suffocated by after-damp 35 3 X
HENDERSON, ROBERT w 1914Nov7 Wegra No.3 F fall of rock 35 3
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
HENDERSON, WILL w 1913Aug5 Belle Ellen No.8 F fall of rock 35 3
HENDRICKS, JIM b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
HENDRIX, JOHN w 1927JAN28 BLOCTON F 48 67 3
Hendrix, John w 1927Jan28 BloctonNo.2 F fell under moving rock BPL
HENRY, BILL 1912Aug13 Abernant F suffocated by after-damp 35 3 X
HENRY, CLAUDE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
Henry, Dayton w 1925Aug20 Etter F rock fell BPL
Henson, Melvin w 1925Mr6 Empire No.1 F fall of roof BPL
HENSON, T G w 1918Jan5 Smoky Hollow F fall of rock 34 3
Herbert, Robert b 1926Oct19 Banner F fall of rock BPL
HERD, CHARLIE 1950MAR SUPERIOR F 27 75 4
HERRING, C E 1939NOV27 SPALDING F 41 60 4
Herring, Eugene w 1929May27 Connellsville F ignition of gas BPL
Herring, Grover w 1929May27 Connellsville F ignition of gas BPL
HERRING, JIM 1912Dec24 Sumter F slate car 36 3
HERRON, ARLIE w 1927NOV12 GORGAS F 18 76 3
Herron, Arlie w 1927NOv12 Gorgas F fell under moving cars BPL
HEWITT, EUGENE b 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 37 3 X
Hickman, Marion b 1900Feb9 Johns F fall top coal and slate BPL
Hicks, Booker b 1925May1 Gamma F rock fell BPL
HICKS, BUD b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Hicks, Frank b 1934Sep20 F fall of rock BPL
HICKS, GOVNER b 1921Jan31 New Acton F dynamite caps 42 3
HICKS, HENRY w 1914Feb12 Red Eagle F fall of rock 34 3
Hickson, West b 1928Dec4 Dolomite No.3 F horse-back fell on him BPL
HIGGENBOTHAM, H L w 1941JUL19 MUSCODA RED F 30 64 4
HIGGINBOTHAM, JACK w 1920Mar29 Bessie F trip of cars 42 3
HIGH, JOHN b 1927MAY30 DOCENA F 35 70 3
High, John b 1927May30 Docena F fall of roof BPL
Highsaw, Newton w 1924Dec5 Overton No.1 F fall from tipple BPL
HILL, ALBERT w 1921Nov30 Aldrich F electrocuted 43 3
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
HILL, ARCH b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
Hill, Clifford b 1934Nov1 F run-away car BPL
HILL, DONZIE b 1917Jan27 Banner F motor trip 36 3
HILL, ESSEX "SIP" b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
HILL, GEORGE w 1927SEP6 DIXIANA F 40 73 3
Hill, George w 1927Sep6 Dixiana F fall of rock BPL
Hill, Ike b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Hill, James b 1926Jul21 Dixie F gas explosion BPL
HILL, JIM b 1914Oct3 Eureka F fall of rock 35 3
HILL, JOHN b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
HILL, JOSEPH w 1918Oct23 New Castle No.6 F explosion of powder 35 3
Hill, Lee b 1923Nov12 Dixie F gas explosion BPL
HILL, PRESTON w 1941JUL19 MUSCODA RED F 34 64 4
HILL, REESE b 1918Sep20 Wylam No.8 F explosion of gas 35 3
HILL, WILLIAM w 1918Sep24 Bradford slope F fall of rock 35 3
Hillard, Will b 1924Feb8 Thompson F fall of rock BPL
HINES, ROLLIE w 1915Jul12 Flat Top F mine cars 32 3
HINSON, WILLIAM w 1918Aug7 Blocton No.10 F trip of cars 35 3
HINTON, BLAKE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
HOBBS, ERNEST b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
HOBSON, WALTER w 1918Jul29 Piper No.2 F electrocuted 34 3
Hodge, John w 1924Aug4 Sayreton F electrocuted BPL
Hodge, Wash b 1901Jul27 Zenida F explosion of fire damp BPL
HOGAN, HORACE 1937OCT15 MULGA F 57 4
HOGELAND, CLARK 1956JUN13 PRACO F 76 4
HOGELAND, THOMAS C 1956MAY31 PRACO F 76 4
Holcomb, Floyd w 1934Dec26 Walker County F electrocuted BPL
HOLCOMB, JAKE 1946MAY24 WENONAH No.10 F 51 70 4
Holland, John b 1937Mar31 F jammed between two cars BPL
Holley, Tom b 1925Oct17 Banner F fall of rock BPL
HOLLEY, WILLIAM b 1916May6 Edgewater F railroad cars 34 3
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Hollis, Will b 1900Sep20 Dolomite F run over by car BPL
Holloway, Monroe Jefferson w 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
HOLLY, ABE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
HOLLY, ALBERT 1912Jan11 Pratt No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
Holly, Will w 1925Aug27 Dogwood F explosion of gas BPL
HOLMES, JAMES w 1914Apr28 Pratt No.14 F fall of rock 34 3
Holmes, Jim b 1902Jul2 No.2 F run over by car BPL
HOLMES, JOHN b 1927MAY9 BAYVIEW F 24 70 3
Holmes, John b 1927May9 Bayview F fall of roof BPL
Holmes, William b 1924May8 Docena F railroad cars BPL
HOLSONBACK, WILLIAM w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
HOLT, ED. b 1919Apr8 Docena F mine cars 43 3
HOLT, WILL b 1913Oct21 Pratt No.3 F electrocuted 36 3
HOMER, MIKE w 1914Apr21 Push F fall of rock 34 3
HOOKS, EMORA b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
HOOKS, ENSLEY b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
HOOKS, GENERAL b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
HOOKS, IKE b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
HOOKS, LIJE b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
HOOKS, WILL b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
HOOPER, JIM w 1917May24 Altoona No.5 F fall of rock 36 3
HOOPER, ROBERT 1938AUG14 Tennessee Coal No.4 F 27 59 4
HOOPER, S P b 1918May29 Porter F fall of rock 34 3
HORN, HOMER b 1915Dec2 Flat Top F tram cars 32 3
Horton, John b 1902Aug21 Ensley No.10 F fall of slate BPL
HORTON, L H 1925JUN1 PIPER No.2 F 42 4
HOUDLIN, JOHN w 1914Jan10 Davis Creek F explosionof gas 34 3 X
Houser, Joe w 1900Feb19 Nebo F falling slate entry BPL
HOUSER, JOHN 1900FEB19 NEBO F 6 4
HOUSLER, JESSE b 1917Aug4 Searles F fall of rock 37 3
Houston, James b 1934May3 F crushed by car BPL
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
HOUSTON, OLIVER b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
HOWARD, CAREY b 1914Oct5 Mulga F gas explosion 35 3 X
Howard, John b 1902Sep12 No.1 F smoke stack fell on him BPL
HOWARD, JOHN w 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
Howard, Lum b 1900May22 Milldale No.7 F falling slate BPL
HOWARD, PLEAS b 1920Dec4 Margaret No.1 F trip of cars 43 3
HOWARD, WILL b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
HOWARD, WILL b 1915Mar26 Choctaw No.6 F powder explosion 32 3
HOWELL, FRED w 1927OCT11 KELLERMAN F 38 74 3
Howell, Fred w 1927Oct11 Kellerman F fall of rock BPL
HOWTON, FRANK 1937OCT24 EDGEWATER F 28 57 4
Howton, L w 1925May31 Piper No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
HOWZE, McKINLEY b 1918Jul9 Dolomite No.1 F elecrocuted 34 3
Hubbard, George b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
HUBBARD, JOHN b 1913Sep20 Lucile F fall of rock 36 3
HUBBERT, CLINT. w 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
HUDSON, HENRY b 1918Nov20 Dolomite No.2 F tram cars 35 3
HUDSON, JAMES b 1913Mar26 Bessie F tram car 34 3
HUDSON, JAMES b 1918Jul29 Flat Top F fall of rock 34 3
HUDSON, JAMES b 1921Jun22 Clift F explosion of powder 42 3
HUDSON, JOHN b 1914Apr28 Pratt No.14 F fall of rock 34 3
Hudson, Luther b 1936Oct2 F fall of roof rock BPL
HUDSON, WILLIE b 1913Mar8 Sayreton F tram cars 34 3
Huell, R w 1934Aug1 F fall of draw-rock BPL
HUFFMAN, GEORGE b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
HUFFMAN, JIM b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Huggins, Ed w 1924Aug9 Townley No.1 F fall of rock BPL
Hughes, Harry b 1938Feb7 F caughtbetweenloadedcar&roof BPL
Hulsey, Marcus w 1929May27 Connellsville F ignition of gas BPL
Hulsey, Oswell w 1929Feb14 Brilliant F rock fell BPL
HUMPHREY, MATTHEW b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
HUMPHREYS, BILL 1912Jul24 Arcadia No.20 F fall of rock 35 3
Humphryes, Howard Ronald 1979MAY29 JIM WALTER No.4 F 33 78 4
HUNGERFORD, Cleburne b 1914Jun26 Sumter F fall of rock 34 3
HUNTER, CHARLES b 1919Jan3 Weller F trip of cars 43 3
HUNTER, CRAWFORD 1912Oct11 Margaret No.2 F railroad cars 36 3
HUNTER, DAN b 1913Sep26 Virginia F fall of rock 36 3
Hunter, Leonard w 1925NOv12 Calumet F fall on cross tie BPL
Hurd, David b 1923Oct3 Parrish F fall of rock BPL
HURD, JIM aka b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
HURSE, GEORGE b 1913Sep6 Edgewater F tram cars 35 3
HURT, ALBERT b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
HUTCHISON, BEN b 1919May20 Flat Top F fall of rock 44 3
HUTER, W G w 1914Feb11 Altoona No.5 F fall of rock 34 3
HYDE, JOHNNY 1950FEB F 75 4
INGRAM, Joseph "Joe" b 1917Nov5 Wylam No.8 F fall of rock 37 3
ISABELL, JOE w 1916Feb15 Sipsey F electric motor 34 3
Isbell, Guy w 1935Oct15 F fall of roof rock BPL
ISBELL, PRESTON 1950OCT F 17 75 4
ISRAEL, JAMES ALFROD w 1904JAN1 SAYRETON F 8&15 4
Issac, Hall b 1928Apr17 Dixie F premature detonation of explos BPL
Ivey, Aaron b 1928Feb21 Edgewater F cutting machine BPL
IVY, LEE b 1915Dec3 Warner No.1 F trolley wire 33 3
Jackon, Ed b 1924Feb23 Townley No.1 F suffocation from C. O. BPL
JACKS, MILAN b 1919Sep6 Warner No.1 F electrocuted 44 3
JACKSON, A J b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
JACKSON, BOWMAN 1912Feb5 Belle Ellen No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
JACKSON, BOYD 1912Jan17 John Henry F powder explosion 34 3
JACKSON, BRASIEL b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
JACKSON, CARTER b 1921Sep7 Atlas F overcome by smoke 42 3
JACKSON, CHARLES b 1913Feb4 John Henry F fall of coal 34 3
JACKSON, CHARLES b 1913Sep14 Palos No.3 F fall of rock 36 3
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Jackson, Charles b 1934Aug21 F fall of rock BPL
Jackson, Cicero b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Jackson, Clarence b 1926May6 Clift F fall of rock BPL
JACKSON, CLARENCE E 1948SEP F 39 74 4
JACKSON, DAN 1941SEP22 DOCENA F 38 65 4
Jackson, David b 1924Jan4 Mulga F electrocuted BPL
JACKSON, ED b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Jackson, Ed b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Jackson, Ed b 1938Sep30 F fallen roof rock BPL
Jackson, Harrison b 1900Apr4 Blocton No.1 F trip loaded cars BPL
JACKSON, J 1909FEB2 SHORT CREEK F 18 4
Jackson, J b 1937Nov5 F run-away car BPL
Jackson, James b 1929Sep26 Peraco No.7 F rock fell BPL
JACKSON, JIM b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
JACKSON, LUTHER b 1914Sep15 Bessie F tram cars 35 3
Jackson, Oscar b 1924Jan30 Wylam No.8 F electrocuted BPL
Jackson, Prince b 1925Nov27 Sayreton F loaded coal car BPL
Jackson, Robert b 1935May10 F fall of rock BPL
JACKSON, ROLAND b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
JACKSON, SPENCER b 1917Oct11 Belle Ellen No.2 F fall of rock 37 3
Jackson, Spencer b 1926Jun8 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
Jackson, Tom b 1934Dec28 F falling collar struck him BPL
JACKSON, WILL b 1921Aug13 Banner F mine cars 42 3
Jacob, Andrew b 1925Aug3 Galloway No.15 F fall of rock BPL
JAMES, AMOS b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
JAMES, FRANK b 1897SEP20 PRATT F 3 4
JAMES, JESSE b 1913Oct3 Acmar No.1 F fall of rock 36 3
JAMES, JOHN 1898OCT21 BELLE ELLEN F 4 4
JEFFERSON, JOHN 1898AUG15 NEW CASTLE F 4 4
JEFFERSON, LEWIS b 1919Sep18 Aldrich F fall of rock 44 3
Jefferys, Carol w 1923Jan18 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Jenkins, Ben w 1928Apr6 Samoset F fall of rock BPL
JENKINS, FRANK b 1920Jun18 Gamma No.2 F fall of coal 42 3
JENKINS, GEORGE w 1914May11 Castella F fall of rock 34 3
JENKINS, JOHN H b 1921Apr30 Pratt No.3 F electrocuted 42 3
Jenkins, W b 1928May28 Dolomite No.3 F contact with trolley wire BPL
JENKINS, WILLIAM b 1918Mar30 Flat Top F fall of rock 34 3
Jennett, S w 1936Sep11 F fall of roof rock BPL
JENNETT, S B 1936SEP11 HILL CREEK F 53 4
JENNINGS, EARL b 1941JUL10 ACMAR F 63 4
JENNINGS, ED. w 1920Mar24 Hills Creek F fall of rock 42 3
Jernigan, W w 1925Dec20 Aldrich F fall of rock BPL
Jett, William w 1901Oct26 Stouts Mountain F fall of slate BPL
Jiles, Robert b 1923Jan10 Dolomite No.1 F explosion of gas BPL
JILES, WILLIE 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
JOHNE, FRED b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
JOHNSON, ALEXANDER b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
JOHNSON, CLARENCE b 1914Sep8 Flat Top F fall of rock 35 3
Johnson, Clinton w 1924Oct27 Pratt Fuel No.6 F electrocuted BPL
JOHNSON, E B b 1918Jul6 Margaret No.1 F gas explosion 34 3
Johnson, Ed b 1925Oct1 Benoit No.5 F fall of rock BPL
JOHNSON, ELLIS 1912Feb28 Wegra F fall of rock 34 3
Johnson, Elton w 1936Jan7 F fall of draw-rock BPL
JOHNSON, G T b 1917Oct18 Big Ridge F fall of rock 37 3
Johnson, George b 1900Jun20 Shaft No.2 F fall of slate BPL
Johnson, George b 1928Jun3 Bradford F contact with trolley wire BPL
JOHNSON, GREEN b 1940JAN WYLAM No.8 F 60 4
JOHNSON, HENRY 1912Oct4 Pratt No.5 F electrocuted 36 3
Johnson, Henry b 1924Apr11 Yerkwood F rock fell BPL
Johnson, Henry b 1929Jan5 Dixiana F electrocuted BPL
Johnson, J w 1928Nov15 Piper No.1 F run over by cars BPL
JOHNSON, J T w 1917Jun7 Yolande No.1 F fall of rock 36 3
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
JOHNSON, JACK 1943AUG11 SHORT CREEK F 46 67 4
Johnson, James b 1923Jul2 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
JOHNSON, JIM b 1898MAY12 ADGER F 4 4
JOHNSON, JIM b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
JOHNSON, JIM w 1914Mar18 Rio Dell No.1 F explosion of powder 34 3
JOHNSON, JOHN HY b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
JOHNSON, JOHNNIE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Johnson, Martin w 1923Apr18 Flat Top F fall of coal BPL
JOHNSON, PRENTICE w 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
JOHNSON, RALPH b 1917Oct13 Palos No.3 F fall of rock 37 3
JOHNSON, ROY 1936JAN7 NYOTA F 22 53 4
JOHNSON, THOMAS b 1913May31 Lucile F fall of rock 35 3
JOHNSON, W C b 1916Mar3 Pratt No.3 F fall of coal 34 3
Johnson, Will b 1900Feb2 Brazil West F fall of coal BPL
JOHNSON, WILL b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
JOHNSON, WILL b 1919Jan20 Banner F tram cars 43 3
JOHNSON, WILL b 1920Jan23 Boothton No.1 F fall of rock 42 3
Johnson, Will b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
Johnson, Will b 1926Jul21 Dixie F gas explosion BPL
Johnson, Will b 1937Jan12 F fall of draw-rock BPL
Johnson, William b 1902Mar20 Empire No.3 F falling rock BPL
JOHNSON, WILLIAM 1912Apr18 Hargrove F gas explosion 34 3
JOHNSON, WILLIAM b 1927OCT6 MULGA F 62 74 3
Johnson, William b 1927Oct6 Mulga F fall of rock BPL
JOHNSTON, CHARLES b 1914Sep12 Searles F fall of rock 35 3
JOHNSTON, CLAUDE b 1917Oct12 Flat Top F trip of cars 37 3
JOHNSTON, FREDERICK b 1919Jan30 Edgewater F mine car 43 3
JONES, ALBERT b 1920Feb13 Porter F fall of milldeman 42 3
JONES, ANDERSON b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
JONES, BEN 1912Oct21 Banner F tram car 36 3
JONES, BENNY 1941AUG8 DeBARDELEBEN F 47 64 4
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
JONES, BUD 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
JONES, BUD 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
JONES, CHARLES 1912Nov30 Dolomite No.2 F fall of rock 36 3
Jones, Charlie b 1923Feb20 Mulga F fall of rock BPL
Jones, Curtis b 1934Jan9 F explosion of gas BPL
JONES, EARL b 1944FEB ISHKOODA No.14 F 29 69 4
JONES, ED b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
JONES, ED. w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion gendi
JONES, ED. 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F gas explosion gend X
JONES, EDDIE b 1948JUL30 Edgewater F 18 gas explosion gend
JONES, EUGENE w 1913Mar24 Indio F gas explosion 34 3
Jones, Frank b 1926Dec19 Dixiana F gas explosion BPL
JONES, FRANK b 1927SEP29 EDGEWATER F 26 73 3
Jones, Frank b 1927Sep29 Edgewate F electrocuted BPL
JONES, GEORGE w 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F overcome by afterdamp 35 3 X
Jones, George w 1938Jun21 F fall of rock BPL
JONES, HARRISON b 1913Dec20 Kellerman F fall of rock 37 3
JONES, HENRY b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
JONES, HENRY b 1916Jun22 Dolomite No.2 F motor and cars 34 3
JONES, HENRY w 1921Dec13 Republic No.2 F electrocuted 43 3
Jones, Homer b 1929Jul25 Flat Top F electrocuted BPL
Jones, J w 1926Jul21 Dixie F gas explosion BPL
JONES, J W w 1919Jan29 Clift No.3 F fall of rock 43 3
JONES, JACKSON b 1918Sep3 Lewisburg F drowned 35 3
Jones, Jake b 1926Jul28 Galloway No.11 F electrocuted BPL
JONES, JIM b 1913Feb11 Coleanor F mine cars 34 3
JONES, JIM b 1917May21 Caledonia F fall of rock 36 3
Jones, John b 1936Jun7 F electrocuted BPL
Jones, John w 1938Mar11 F jamed between car and rib BPL
JONES, JOHN H b 1899AUG BELLE SUMPTER F 6 4
JONES, JOHN S 1938MAR11 HAMILTON F 24 58 4
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Jones, K b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
JONES, K M w 1915Jul27 Piper No.2 F gas 32 3
JONES, LEE w 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
JONES, LEE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gend
JONES, LEE 1912Jan8 Sumter F fall of rock 34 3
JONES, LUKE b 1914Oct5 Clift No.3 F fall of rock 35 3 X
JONES, MARTIN w 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
Jones, Nelson b 1902Sep26 Mary Lee F run over by car BPL
JONES, PLESS b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
JONES, R D b 1914Jul9 Sipsey F tram cars 34 3
JONES, RANDY b 1931DEC28 OVERTON No.1 F 50 4
JONES, REUBEN w 1913Nov27 Eldorado No.2 F fall of rock 36 3
Jones, Robert b 1936Feb29 F rock fell BPL
Jones, Roscoe b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Jones, Sam b 1901Mar1 Belle Sumpter F run over by cars BPL
JONES, SAM w 1914Jan22 Orono No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
JONES, SAMUEL b 1913Jul2 Belle Ellen No.2 F fall of rock 35 3
Jones, Scott b 1929May14 Edgewater F rock fell BPL
JONES, SIMON b 1921Dec13 Wylam No.8 F electrocuted 43 3
JONES, STEVE b 1914Jul27 Dolomite No.1 F tram cars 35 3
JONES, T S 1912Jun11 Garnsey F tram cars 35 3
Jones, Tony b 1929Jan17 Cedar Cove F rock fell BPL
JONES, W R b 1913Jun2 Standard F fall of rock 35 3
JONES, WALTER 1930DEC12 SLOSS F 49 4
JONES, WESLEY b 1916Sep20 Banner F fall of rock 35 3
JONES, WILL b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
JONES, WILL b 1915May31 Crocker Hollow F fall of rock 32 3
Jones, William b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
JONES, WINFRED b 1917Oct2 Banner F empty trip 37 3
JONSON, WADE b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Jordan, Arthur b 1927Apr27 Aldrich F fall of roof BPL
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
JORDAN, ARTHUR b 1927APR29 ALDRICH F 48 69 3
JORDAN, HENRY b 1914Apr13 Sayreton F tram cars 34 3
JORDAN, J E w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Jordan, James b 1936Sep17 F fall of roof rock BPL
JORDAN, JAMES b 1948JUL30 Edgewater F 33 gas explosion gend
JORDAN, JOHN b 1920Nov23 Parrish F gas explosion 43 3 X
Judge, Joe b 1923Jul3 Edgewater F fall of rock BPL
JUDGE, THOMAS w 1915Jan26 Acmar No.1 F mine cars 32 3
Julian, Frank w 1938Jan5 F locomotive de-railed BPL
Julian, Louie w 1925Jan17 Dora No.14 F rock fell BPL
JURISH, CHARLIE w 1916Jun15 Coalmont No.2 F gas and dust explosion 34 3
JUSTICE, HUGH w 1918Dec2 Virginia F tram cars 35 3
Kalapir, Andrew w 1926Oct11 Blossburg No.1 F fall of rock BPL
KEEL, C J w 1919Mar29 Thompson F fall of rock 43 3
Keel, Carl w 1938Nov23 F de-railed cars striking him BPL
KEEL, JERRY w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
KEITH, MONROE w 1914Feb25 Lehigh No.4 F fall of rock 34 3
Kelley, Charles b 1929Jan17 Belle Ellen No.5 F rock fell BPL
Kelley, Henry w 1929May27 Connellsville F ignition of gas BPL
Kelley, Isom b 1902Nov19 Altoona No.5 F shot from opposite room BPL
Kelley, Paul b 1902Dec26 Stouts Mountain F careless making cartridges BPL
KELLEY, VAN b 1913Mar8 Wegra F fall of rock 34 3
Kelley, Walter b 1923Oct15 Bradford F trip of cars BPL
Kelley, Westley w 1902Jan20 Pratt E F fall of rock BPL
Kelley, Will w 1929May27 Connellsville F ignition of gas BPL
KELLISH, J S w 1914Jul7 Gamma F fall of rock 34 3
Kellum, H w 1934Sep7 Walker County F fell in front of locomotive BPL
KELLUM, HENRY "Shorty" 1934SEP7 RAILWAY FUEL F 35 51 4
Kelly, A w 1926Aug22 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
KELLY, CHRIS. w 1915Jun10 Marvel No.2 F shot of coal 32 3
KELLY, HENRY w 1913Dec12 Mulga F tram cars 37 3
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
KEMBAL, WILLIAM b 1917Jun13 Banner F gas explosion 36 3 X
KEMP, RAYMOND 1943MAY11 PRACO F 66 4
KENNEY, HAROLD 1977JUL24 CHETOPA N 77 4
KENT, BELVY w 1918Jan30 Altoona No.6 F powder explosion 34 3
KERR, ALEXANDER w 1919Aug23 Bayview F fall of rock 44 3
KEY, ED. b 1918Dec14 Klondike F black damp 35 3
KEY, JACOB w 1918Jul19 Drifton F fall of rock 34 3
KIDD, JIM b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Kidd, Nisharee b 1928Dec18 Dolomite No.3 F crushedbetween roof & motor BPL
KIMBALL, LUKE 1940FEB FLAT TOP F ca45 60 4
Kimbral, Tom w 1902Aug2 Glen Carbon F fall of rock BPL
Kimbrell, Will w 1929May27 Connellsville F ignition of gas BPL
KIMBROUGH, WILL b 1917Jun13 Banner F gas explosion web X
Kindred, D b 1937Jan29 F fall of middle-man rock BPL
KINDRED, ROBERT b 1919Mar5 Wylam No.8 F railroad car 43 3
King, Aaron w 1928Mar14 Porter F fall of roof BPL
KING, ANDY M (nonfatal) 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
KING, ARTHUR b 1918Sep25 Red Eagle No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
KING, CHARLIE b 1916Nov20 Pratt No.1 F fall of rock 36 3
King, Dave b 1924Sep22 Tidewater No.2 F premature shot BPL
KING, ED. w 1914Oct5 Mulga F gas explosion 35 3 X
KING, GEORGE 1940FEB5 LITTLE GEM F ca45 60 4
KING, HERMAN 1942JUN25 BROOKSIDE PRATT F 25 65 4
KING, HUGHLIS w 1919Aug30 Woodrow F fall of rock 44 3
KING, JAMES b 1921Dec31 Docena F explosion of gas 43 3
King, Jim b 1929May8 Samoset F hit by car BPL
King, Rich b 1923May22 Porter No.2 F fall of rock BPL
KING, RUSH w 1913Jun12 Castella F fall of coal and rock 35 3
Kinstler, W w 1923Oct18 Straven F trip of cars BPL
KIRKPATRICK, CARL w 1918Dec5 Ralway Fuel F run over by motor 35 3
Kirkpatrick, J 1925Mar13 Republic No.1 F clothingcaught inpumpcoupling BPL
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
KISAN, JACK w 1918Oct28 Acton No.2 F fall of rock 35 3
KITCHENS, LECIL 1942MAY6 BANKHEAD F 25 65 4
KITE, JIM b 1921Aug13 Dolomite No.1 F electrocuted 42 3
KITTRELL, BURNS w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
KITTRELL, BURNS 1913NOV18 ACTON F 32 4
KNIGHT, ERNEST b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Knight, Tom b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Knight, W w 1929Sep10 Dolomite No.3 F rock fell BPL
KNIGHT, WILLIAM O 1929SEP10 DOLOMITE F 47 4
KNIGHT, WILLIS b 1916Aug10 Dolomite No.1 F trolley wire 34 3
KNIGHTEN, ELI w 1917Jun13 Flat Top F trip of cars 36 3
KNOTT, SPENDER b 1938OCT4 LEWISBURG F 35 59 4
Knowles, J w 1929Jul22 Sipsey F pinned between car and rib BPL
KOGER, L C w 1914Aug12 Marvel No.2 F fall of rock 35 3
KOGER, SAMPSON w 1914Aug12 Marvel No.2 F fall of rock 35 3
KOOLEY, FRANK w 1914Dec7 Piper No.2 F tram cars 36 3
KORIBA, GEORGE 1912Mar6 Edgewater F fell down shaft 34 3
KRAMER, HERMAN 1897SEP20 PRATT F 3 4
KRESKY, ALEXANDER w 1921Feb19 Sayre F fall of rock 42 3
KULOVITZ, JOSEPH w 1921Oct3 Hills Creek F fall of rock 42 3
KUTTON, KILL b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
KUYKENDALL, CURTIS w 1941JUL10 ACMAR F 26 63 4
KUYKENDALL, CURTIS w 1941JUL10 Acmar No.6 F gas explosion gend X
KYATT, ED b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
KYLES, H w 1920Nov23 Parrish F gas explosion 42 3 X
LACY, JIM b 1917Jun6 Climax F fall of rock 36 3
LADRO, FRANK w 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
Lamar, H w 1934Sep8 F fall of rock BPL
LAMB, CHARLEY w 1920Nov23 Parrish F gas explosion 42 3 X
Lambert, Doyle w 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
Lamon, Buck w 1925Feb13 Bankhead F run over by motor BPL
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Lamont, D w 1936May26 F fall of top coal & draw-rock BPL
Lampis, Joe w 1923Sep4 Blocton No.10 F fall of rock BPL
Lampkin, Jim b 1924Feb23 Flat Top F rock fell BPL
LANCY, A w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Lane, Beverley b 1938Feb18 F fall of rock BPL
Langston, Altimer w 1919Feb2 Robinson F fall of draw-rock BPL
LANGSTON, J W w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
LANGSTON, WALLACE b 1945MAY24 WENONAH No.7 F 69 4
Langston, Will b 1925Jul30 Langley F fall from cage BPL
LANIER, BILL 1930JAN13 PEERLESS F 48 4
Lanier, Houston b 1929Apr14 Edgewater F fall of rock BPL
LARKIN, ED. b 1913Aug30 Wegra F fall of rock 35 3
LARKINS, CHARLEY b 1921Mar14 Acton No.5 F fall of rock 42 3
LARKINS, DAVE b 1915Jan11 Margaret No.1 F fall of rock 32 3
LATHAM, CARLTON 1935AUG22 MOSS & McCormick F 26 52 4
Latham, L w 1935Aug22 F fall of roof rock BPL
LATHAN, HENRY w 1920Nov3 Galloway No.15 F trip of cars 42 3
Lauderdale, Oris b 1925Dec22 Margaret No.3 F rock fell BPL
LAWLEY, ARTHUR 1930JAN13 PEERLESS F 33 47 4
LAWRENCE, BROLEY b 1940JAN25 WENONAH No.9 F 41 60 4
LAWRENCE, J M w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Lawrence, Lafayette w 1937Oct7 F fall of rock BPL
LAWRENCE, T U w 1915Jun17 Rock Castle F falling rock 32 3
LAWSON, GEORGE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gend
LAWSON, GEORGE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
LAWSON, JOE K 1947OCT24 LAWSON F 72 4
Layton, Floyd w 1925Jan3 Samoset No.3 F fall of rock BPL
LEACH, ERNEST b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
Ledbetter, Gus b 1900Jun12 Shaft No.1 F fall of rock BPL
LEDLOW, M C w 1921Apr18 Brilliant No.2 F fall of rock 42 3
LEE, ANDREW b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
LEE, B F w 1913Aug29 Acmar No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
Lee, Bennie b 1928Dec11 Piper No.1 F machine accident BPL
Lee, Buster b 1926Nov18 Flat Top F electrocuted BPL
LEE, CHESTER b 1918Oct28 Wylam No.5 F fall of rock 35 3
LEE, GILBERT 1912Aug13 Abernant F gas explosion 35 3 X
Lee, J w 1926Jul14 Majestic F hit by drill ratche BPL
Lee, John b 1924Mar13 Yerkwood F fall of rock BPL
Lee, King w 1938Jan10 F fall of rock BPL
Lee, Ocie w 1937Jun22 F caugh in coal cutting machine BPL
Lee, Will b 1925Dec31 Piper No.2 F delayed shot BPL
LEFFEW, WILLIAM w 1917Jul23 Wylam No.8 F fall of rock 36 3
LEGGENS, GEORGE b 1919Dec14 Risco F fall of rock 44 3
LENARD, RICHARD b 1918Oct10 Littleton F mine cars 35 3
Lengia, M w 1901Apr20 Blocton No.2 F force of blast BPL
LEONARD, GEORGE w 1913Apr10 Marvel No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
LEONARD, GEORGE b 1927MAY30 DOCENA F 34 70 3
Leonard, George b 1927May30 Docena F fall of roof BPL
Leopard, Noah w 1936Sep29 F fall of roof rock BPL
LESLIE, WILL b 1913Apr19 Banner F fall of rock 35 3
LESNEY, FORREST w 1919Sep14 Galloway No.11 F electrocuted 44 3
Letansky, Joe w 1937Apr15 F fall of roof rock BPL
LEVITT, ANDREW w 1918Jun27 Benoit F electrocuted 34 3
LEWIS, ED. w 1918Jan31 Aldrich F fall of rock 34 3
Lewis, Frank w 1923Jan10 Dolomite No.1 F explosion of gas BPL
LEWIS, HENRY b 1915Jun14 Aldrich F fall of rock 32 3
LEWIS, LOVE b 1913Sep29 Clipper F fall of rock 36 3
LEWIS, McKINLEY b 1915Oct11 Yolande No.1 F tram car 32 3
Lewis, Ossie b 1926Jun5 Acmar No.5 F loaded tram cars BPL
LEWIS, SON b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Lewis, Tony b 1937Oct6 F fall of roof rock BPL
Lewis, Will b 1928Jan17 Aldrich F run over by trip of cars BPL
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
LIDDELL, GEORGE w 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
LIDDELL, JAMES 1910MAY5 PALOS No.3 F explosion gend X
LIDDLE, GEORGE w 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
LIGE, JOHN b 1920Dec20 Jagger F fall of rock 43 3
LIGHTNER, JOE b 1913Apr9 Margaret No.1 F electrocuted 35 3
LIGHTSY, DRATON b 1917Sep18 Coalmont No.3 F fall of rock 37 3
LINDSEY, CALVIN b 1922MAY25 ACMAR No.3 F 37 4
LINQUIRT, BEE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
LIPSCOMB, HENRY b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
LIPSCOMB, SHERMAN b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
LOCKETT, MOSE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
LOCKHART, LIGE b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
LOEBLER, MIKE 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
LOEBLER, MIKE Sr 1946JUL SAYRE F 73 70 4
LOGAN, JAMES ARTHUR 1947JAN14 BLOSSBURG F 53 71 4
LOGGINS, F J 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
LOGGINS, FRANK J 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 43 68 4
LOGGINS, FRANK(nonfatal) 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
LOMANTO, FRANK w 1917Oct19 Sipsey F fall of rock 37 3
LOMAS, SAMUEL b 1918Jan9 Dolomite No.1 F electrocuted 34 3
LONG, W M w 1914Oct5 Mulga F gas explosion 35 3 X
LOSTOSKY, LAWRENCE w 1914Oct9 Piper No.2 F tram cars 35 3
LOTT, CLIFFORD b 1918Dec20 Banner F fall of rock 35 3
Love, J b 1927Jan10 Piper No.2 F fall of rock BPL
LOVE, J L b 1927JAN10 PIPER F 32 66 3
LOVE, LATTIE w 1921Mar14 Lehigh No.1 F fall of rock 42 3
Love, William w 1900Sep15 Brilliant No.3 F fall of slate BPL
LOVE,BOYD b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
LOVELACE, JOHN b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
LOVELESS, JOHN b 1917Sep4 Flat Top F tram cars 37 3
Lowe, Richard w 1925Dec23 Acton No.5 F rock fell BPL
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
LOWE, WILL w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion gendi
LOWE, WILL 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F gas explosion gend X
LOWERY, JOE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
Lowery, Zekie b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
LOWREY, H F w 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
LUCAS, ELI 1925JUN1 PIPER No.2 F 42 4
Lucas, Eli w 1925May31 Piper No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
LUCKEY, JUDGE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
LUCY, JOE w 1921Feb28 Parrish F mine cars 42 3
LUGIGI, GIUVANNELLI w 1914Oct1 Garnsey F fall of rock 35 3
LUMKIN, HENRY w 1917Oct6 Marvel No.2 F gas explosion 37 3
Lumpkin, T w 1929Nov13 Wylam No.8 F rock fell BPL
LYNCH, FRED b 1919Jul24 Dolomite No.1 F electrocuted 44 3
Lynch, Sidney b 1923Aug24 Blocton No.10 F trip of cars BPL
LYNONS, ELMORE b 1914Jan10 Davis Creek F explosionof gas 34 3 X
Lyons, Will b 1925May20 Yerkwood F fall of rock BPL
MacBRIGHTON, TOM w 1921May7 Carbon No. 6 1/2 F fall of rock 42 3
MacINTOSH, H E w 1921Oct20 Flat Top F motor 42 3
MACKLIN, SIDNEY b 1917Sep19 Red Eagle No.1 F fall of rock 37 3
Macon, George b 1927Nov24 Mulga F electrocuted BPL
MACON, GOERGE b 1927NOV24 MULGA F 34 76 3
MADISON, HANIBAL 1946MAY23 ACMAR No.6 F 26 70 4
MADISON, JOE w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion gendi
MADISON, JOE 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F gas explosion gend X
Madison, W w 1928Jul24 Tuscaloosa F fall of draw-rock BPL
MAHONE, BONNIE b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
Makeson, E w 1927Apr26 Sunlight F fall of rock BPL
MAKESON, E A w 1927APR26 SUNLIGHT F 56 69 3
MALLAVERK, JOHN 1912Feb24 Sayreton F fall of rock 34 3
MALNER, PHILLIP w 1914Jan10 Davis Creek F explosionof gas 34 3 X
MALONE, JIM b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Malone, Will b 1924Feb7 Mulga F electrocuted BPL
Mania, Willie b 1937Jan20 F caught between cars and loc'e BPL
Mann, G w 1938Jul1 F fall of rock BPL
MANNING, J N w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
Manning, Mike w 1902Mar6 New Castle F draw slate BPL
Mannor, Joe w 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
Mansell, Belton b 1927Mar26 Aldrich F electrocuted BPL
MANSELL, BELTON b 1927MR26 ALDRICH F 30 68 3
MARBURG, JESS 1912Sep9 Garnsey F fall of rock 35 3
MARBURY, JESS 1912Sep9 Garnsey F fall of rock 35 3
Marstrander, Henning J K 1959MAR31 PARAMOUNT No.12 F 76 4
Martello, Peter w 1901Aug10 Blocton F roof fell on him BPL
MARTIN, ALEXANDER c 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
MARTIN, J F w 1922MAY25 ACMAR No.3 F 37 4
Martin, Luke w 1935Feb21 F electrocuted BPL
MARTIN, LUKE 1935FEB23 ALDEN F 51 4
MARTIN, M C b 1918Oct25 Eureka No.4 F fall of rock 35 3
MARTIN, RICHARD b 1918Mar7 Empire No.1 F fall of rock 34 3
MARTIN, TINNEY c 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
MARTIN, W L w 1916Jul18 Wegra F trip of cars 34 3
Marville, Jim b 1901Aug8 Pratt No.1 F fall of rock and coal BPL
Mason, Charlie b 1938Aug10 F fall of draw-rock BPL
Mason, Clarence w 1934Jul30 F fall of rock BPL
MASON, CLARENCE 1934JUL30 NEW RIVER F 34 51 4
Mason, D w 1901Nov16 New Found F fall of rock BPL
MASON, MACK b 1916May2 Aldrich F fall of rock 34 3
MASON, SAM b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
MASSA, CHARLES b 1916Jun5 Blocton No.10 F rail sliding down pitch 34 3
MASSENGALE, J T 1911APR8 BANNER N gas explosion by open light 5
MATHEWS, CURLEY b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
MATHEWS, SAM b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Matlock, Richard w 1928Feb24 New River F fall of rock BPL
MATTEN, JULIUS w 1915Oct18 Piper No.2 F dynamite caps 32 3
MATTHEWS, JESSE b 1918Aug3 Edgewater F trip of cars 35 3
MATTHEWS, JOHN b 1919Oct24 Wylam No.3 F electrocuted 44 3
MAULDIN, LOGAN w 1917Jul24 Dilworth No.1 F electric cable 36 3
MAYFIELD, W D w 1891MAY22 PRATT No.1 F 1 4
Mayhan, Conley b 1925Jul23 Banner F electrocuted BPL
MAYS, JACK w 1917Aug4 Jagger F fall of rock 37 3
McALISTER, ROY w 1913May17 Adger F fall of rock 35 3
McALPINE, TOM 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
McALPINE, TOM 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
McALPINE, TOM 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
McARDLE, H A 1910MAY5 PALOS No.3 F explosion gend X
McAVOY, ROBERT 1942FEB24 MUSCODA RED F ca20 65 4
McBRAYER, ARTHUR PLEZZ 1941FEB19 ACMAR F 32 62 4
McBRIDE, FRANK b 1921Feb6 Docena F trip of cars 42 3
McCALEB, CARLOS 1972JUN13 CONCORD F 77 4
McCann, Dan b 1923Jan10 Dolomite No.1 F explosion of gas BPL
McCARTHY, SYLVESTER b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
McClain, John w 1926Aug28 Pratt Fuel No.6 F fall of rock BPL
McCLAIN, LEE b 1918Jul6 Margaret No.1 F gas explosion 34 3
McCLELLAN, C L 1940AUG19 LITTLE CAHABA No.2 F 40 61 4
McCLENDIN, SAMUEL w 1917Feb20 Ivy F fall of rock 36 3
McCLURE, CHARLES b 1927JUN13 WYLAM F 51 71 3
McClure, Charles b 1927Jun13 Wylam No.5 F fall of rock BPL
McCOLLUM, LOWELL 1912Mar29 Great Elk F railroad car 34 3
McCOMBS, JAMES M 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
McCOMBS, JAMES M 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
McCOMBS, JIM 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
McCOMBS, JOHN M 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
McCOMBS, LESTER w 1918Jul12 Bradford slope F fall of rock 34 3
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
McCormick, J w 1900Feb14 Pratt No.2 F falling rock BPL
McCOSKI, JOE w 1914Oct5 Mulga F gas explosion 35 3 X
McCoy, Cleve b 1924Mar4 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
McCOY, DAN 1898DEC15 TCI SLOPE No.5 F 5 4
McCOY, GEORGE 1899SEP28 PRATT SHAFT No.1 F 6 4
McCOY, PAT w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
McCOY, WALTER w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
McCOY,HAYWOOD b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
McCrimmon, Rufus b 1936Jan7 F electrocuted BPL
McCROSSIN, E I 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
McCROSSIN, E J 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
McCROSSIN, EDWARD J 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
McCULLEY, ROBERT w 1919Apr12 Youngblood F fall of rock 43 3
McCULLOUGH, THOMAS 1912Mar21 Belle Ellen No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
McCurry, John b 1926Jun14 Parrish F electric locomotive BPL
McDANIEL, CHARLES w 1918Feb18 Acton No.2 F shot of coal 34 3
McDANIEL, GUS w 1921Mar10 Acmar No.3 F explosion of gas 42 3
McDANIEL, JAMES b 1920Oct19 Aldrich F fall of rock 42 3
McDaniel, John w 1929Oct18 Peerless F rock fell BPL
McDANIEL, MINN b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
McDONALD, CHARLES w 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
McDONALD, DEWEY w 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
McDONALD, H W w 1914Oct27 Flat Top F fall of rock 35 3
McDONALD, PETER b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
McDonald, Robert b 1925Sep8 Helena-Straven F explosion of gas BPL
McDONALD, WILLIAM b 1916Mar6 Red Star No.3 F overcome by smoke or gas 34 3
McDOO, LEWNEAL b 1921May2 Dilworth F fall of rock 42 3
McElreath, Ed w 1925Feb2 Calumet No.2 F gas explosion BPL
McElroy, Jim b 1902Dec15 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
McElwaine, Frank w 1925Oct8 Acmar No.2 F clothingcaughtonpumpcoupling BPL
McFALLS, CHARLES w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
McFarland, Bertram w 1923Feb24 Eureka No.2 F fall of rock BPL
McFearin, Claude w 1924Aug7 Sayre F electrocuted BPL
McGAHN, ALVIN Kenneth w 1948JUL30 Edgewater F 25 gas explosion gend
McGEE, PETE b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
McGehee, Jeff b 1925Aug11 Aldrich F trip of loaded cars BPL
McGLENDY, W J w 1916Dec18 Neil Coal No.2-D F fall of rock 36 3
McGRUDER, AMOS 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
McGRUDER, AMOS 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
McGRUDER, AMOS 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
McGruder, Everhart b 1928Apr6 Flat Top F fall of rock and coal BPL
McGUFFIN, WILLIAM w 1920Jul20 Flat Top F fall of rock 42 3
McGUIRE, JOE 1940FEB FLAT TOP F ca33 60 4
McGuirk, Arthur w 1938Oct3 F fall of rock BPL
McGUIRK, FRANK w 1919Dec17 Eureka No.2 F fall of rock 44 3
McIntosh, Owen b 1926Oct4 Edgewater F fall of rock BPL
McKinzie, John w 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
McKLAN, ELLAMWOOD b 1919Mar3 Belle Ellen No.2 F fall of rock 43 3
McMillan, J w 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
McNabb, Charlie b 1926Jun10 Majestic F gas explosion BPL
McNEIL, ANGUS w 1914Aug10 Bayview F electrocuted 35 3
McNEILY, LONZEY 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
McPherson, A w 1901Apr25 Milldale F draw slate BPL
McPherson, Frank b 1925Feb13 Lewisburg No.1 F tram cars BPL
McPHERSON, JOHN w 1917Apr30 Nyota No.5 F fall of rock 36 3
McPIERSON, ROBERT w 1918Jul22 Acton No.1 F fall of rock 34 3
McSwain, William b 1926Jul1 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
McTERRILL, WILL b 1915Jul26 Brilliant No.7 F trolley wire 32 3
McWAIN, OTTO b 1920Apr10 Dolomite No.3 F runaway car wheel 42 3
McWright, Frank b 1926Jan20 Wylam No.5 F cars BPL
MEACHIM, HENRY w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
MEACHIM, JAMES w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
MEADOWS, ROY w 1920Nov11 Calumet F fall of rock 42 3
MEEKS, W ALONZA w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
MEEKS, WILL w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
MEERS, LONNIE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
MEINKA, HERBERT w 1921Jan31 Piper No.1 F fall of rock 42 3
MELOWAS, CHARLES w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
MEMETH, STEVE 1906FEB27 LITTLE CAHABA No.2 F 8&15 4
MEREDITH, NOBEL b 1917Jan29 Flat Top F loaded cars 36 3
Merrill, J w 1924Aug7 Dolomite No.3 F explosion of dynamite BPL
MERRILL, MATTHEW b 1917Jul24 Dolmite No.1 F fall of coal 37 3
MERRIT, HENRY 1943MAY11 PRACO F 66 4
Merriweather, M b 1901Jun6 Galloway F fall of slate BPL
MEWBOURN, NOAH 1944NOV ISHKOODA F 52 69 4
MEYERS, S L w 1919Nov3 Sayreton F fall of rock 44 3
MEYERS, THOMAS b 1918Aug9 Aldrich F fall of rock 35 3
MICKEREL, MOSE b 1914Nov11 Acton No.1 F tram cars 35 3
Middlebrooks, Will b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Miles, Lonzo w 1929Sep16 Brilliant F fell between cars BPL
MILES, TILLMAN w 1920Mar15 Belle Ellen No.7 F crushed by motor 42 3
Miles, Tom b 1902Jun6 No.10 F falling rock BPL
MILLARD, CHARLES w 1916Nov8 Big Ridge F fall of rock 36 3
MILLER, BISHOP b 1915Sep11 Banner F gas and rock fall 32 3
MILLER, DANIEL b 1918Oct2 Galloway No.11 F tram cars 35 3
MILLER, G G 1940DEC WENONAH F 39 61 4
Miller, Tom w 1924Apr4 Nyota No.2 F rock fell BPL
Miller, Wiley w 1923Aug23 Rainbow No.1 F fall of rock BPL
MILLS, JOE w 1913Dec15 Coal Valley No.7 F fall of rock 37 3
MILSTEAD, BERNICE w 1938JUN10 BOOTHTON F 30 58 4
Milstead, Burnie w 1938Jun10 BOOTHTON F gas explosion BPL
MIMMS, WILLIAM b 1918Oct25 Eureka No.4 F fall of rock 35 3
MINER, WOODY b 1919Oct22 Bayview F crushed betwe'n machine&roof 44 3
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
MING, CALVIN b 1913Mar3 Gamma F fall of rock 34 3
MINK, JIM w 1915Dec23 Kellerman F fall of rock 33 3
Minor, Richard w 1901Dec14 Jett F fall of rock BPL
Mins, John b 1923Jan10 Dolomite No.1 F explosion of gas BPL
MINYARD, W L w 1919Feb7 Acmar No.3 F explosion of gas 43 3
MISMALIGE, FRANK 1912Apr12 Edgewater F electrocuted 34 3
Mitchel, Charles b 1925Dec10 Overton No.1 F explosion of gas BPL
Mitchell, Ben b 1926Jun22 Banner F electrocuted BPL
MITCHELL, CECIL 1930OCT BRADFORD F 21 49 4
MITCHELL, ISOM b 1920Mar22 Acmar No.2 F fall of rock 42 3
Mitchell, J w 1938Nov8 F fall of roof rock BPL
MITCHELL, JAMES b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
MITCHELL, JIM b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
MITCHELL, JIM b 1921Mar18 Acmar No.2 F fall of coal 42 3
MITCHELL, JOHN b 1922MAY25 ACMAR No.3 F 37 4
MITCHELL, T H w 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
MITCHELL, TOM b 1914Oct5 Mulga F gas explosion 35 3 X
MIZE, A C w 1917Dec22 Margaret No.1 F trip of cars 37 3
MOBLEY, GEORGE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Mock, George b 1924Oct19 Flat Top F electrocuted BPL
Moffett, Willie b 1925Apr23 Pratt Fuel No.6 F loose trip of cars BPL
Molton, General b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Molton, Hy b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
MONTGOMERY, B P 1912Apr25 Langley No.1 F fall of rock 34 3
MONTINE, NORMAN w 1914Sep22 Blocton No.2 F fall of rock 35 3
MOODY, MACK 1912Jan14 Carbon Hill No.6 F fall of rock 35 3
MOON, ANDY b 1920Sep27 Gamma No.2 F explosion of powder 42 3
MOORE, CHARLES b 1913Apr12 Altoona No.5 F fall of rock 35 3
Moore, E w 1928NOv26 Sipsey F trip accident BPL
MOORE, ED. b 1920Aug21 Aldrich F electric locomotive 42 3
Moore, Frank w 1928Mar6 Rogers Slope F electrocuted BPL
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
MOORE, J C 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
Moore, James w 1902Mar7 Coal Branch F went back on shot BPL
Moore, Jim b 1925Feb25 Edgewater F electrocuted BPL
MOORE, JIM. b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
MOORE, JOHN b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
MOORE, K H b 1920Jun17 McKevery F explosion of powder 42 3
MOORE, LEROY b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
MOORE, LYDEN b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Moore, Squire b 1925Aug19 Edgewater F rock fell BPL
MOORE, THOMAS w 1891MAY22 PRATT No.1 F 1 4
Moore, Will b 1935Mar25 F fall of roof rock BPL
MOORE, WILLIE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
MORELAND, CHARLES w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
MORELAND, GEORGE b 1917May26 Coalmont No.2 F trip of cars 36 3
MORELAND, WILLIAM w 1918Sep3 Inland F fall of rock 35 3
MORGAN, CALVIN b 1920Mar9 Bradford slope F trip of cars 42 3
MORGAN, FRED w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
MORGAN, HENRY b 1915Sep29 Maylene F rock car 32 3
Morgan, Howard w 1938Jul1 F roof rock fall BPL
MORGAN, HOWARD 1938JUL1 PRACO F 58 4
Morgan, Lehigh w 1928Jun15 Straven F electrocuted BPL
MORGENTI, VINCI 1912May29 Kellerman No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
MORRIS, "BUB" b 1919Aug16 Banner F trip of cars 44 3
Morris, Alton w 1923Mar19 South Carbon F fall of rock BPL
Morris, Howard b 1926Jul13 Beltona F electrocuted BPL
MORRIS, ROBERT b 1917Jun13 Banner F gas explosion 36 3 X
MORRIS, ROBERT b 1917Jun13 Banner F gas explosion web X
MORRISON, D H w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion gendi
MORRISON, D H 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F gas explosion gend X
MORRISON, JOHN w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion gendi
MORRISON, JOHN 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F gas explosion gend X
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Morrow, Clarence w 1926Oct13 Bessie F fall of rock BPL
MORROW, OSCAR G 1946NOV12 SHORT CREEK F 71 4
MORROW, SONNIE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Morse, John w 1928Nov19 Aldrich F fell under trip BPL
MORSE, SAM b 1920Sep27 Dixiana No.4 F rock car 42 3
MOSELEY, BEVERLY b 1917Oct9 Dolomite No.1 F tram cars 37 3
MOSELEY, HOWARD w 1917Jul20 Red Eagle F caught in whim 36 3
MOSELEY, JAMES b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
MOSELEY, JOHN H b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
MOSELY, EMMET 1912Apr22 Commercial F fall of top coal 34 3
MOSELY, JOHN w 1914Aug7 Red Eagle F fall of rock 35 3
MOSLEY, "SQUIRE" b 1916Jun3 Pratt No.3 F fall of rock 34 3
MOSS, CLIFF b 1915Jan19 Banner F hoisting cage 32 3
Mosteller, Bill w 1928Feb29 Acton No.2 F fall of rock BPL
Motts, Ralph w 1925Feb24 Flat Top F electrocuted BPL
MOULTRIE, CAIN 1912Feb22 Pratt No.3 F tram cars 34 3
MULLEN, HENRY 1912Apr11 Porter F fall of rock 34 3
MULLINO, JOHN w 1916Aug14 Edgewater F electric motor 34 3
MUNN, JOSEPH b 1920Dec21 Littleton F fall of rock 43 3
MURCHINSON, DENSON w 1917Feb12 Lucile F tram cars 36 3
Murgerson, J b 1927Oct13 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
MURGERSON, J E b 1927OCT13 FLAT TOP F 20 74 3
MURPHY, CHARLES w 1927JUN2 BANNER F 51 70 3
Murphy, Charles w 1927Jun2 Banner F fall of rock BPL
Murray, Lonnie b 1937Jul20 F wrecked trip of cars BPL
MURRAY, LONNIE 1937JUL20 EDGEWATER F 42 55 4
MURRELL, FRANK b 1927SEP16 FLAT TOP F 25 73 3
Murrell, Frank b 1927Sep16 Flat top F electrocuted BPL
MURRERAR, CHARLES b 1913Jan9 Piper No.2 F fall of rock and coal 34 3
Musgrove, Bod w 1925Dec9 Bankhead F loose coal cars BPL
MUSGROVE, JIM w 1921Nov16 Flat Top F fall of rock 43 3
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
MYERS, HENRY GRADY 1941JUN4 DOCENA F 41 62 4
MYERS, MIKE w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
MYREE, RICHARD b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
Nabors, Fayette b 1900Mar19 Johns F falling slate and coal BPL
NAGLE, C B w 1914Jul11 Sipsey F electrocuted 34 3
NAIL, J M 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
Nash, R w 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
NATHAN, C N b 1941JUL10 ACMAR F 63 4
NAVE, COLUMBUS b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
NEAL, WILL 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
NEAL, WILL 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
NEAL, WILL 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
Neil, Joe b 1923Jun26 Pratt No.7 F fall of rock BPL
NELSON, EUGENE b 1927OCT6 MULGA F 31 74 3
Nelson, Eugene b 1927Oct6 Mulga F fall of rock BPL
NELSON, J L w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Nelson, Jerry b 1937Mar8 F hit by loaded cars BPL
NELSON, JULIUS MELVIN 1937JUN ISHKOODA F 54 4
NELSON, ROBERT b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
NELSON, SANDY w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
NELSON, SANDY w 1914Jul19 Docena F electrocuted 35 3
NEPPLES, WILL b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Nesmith, Elmer w 1925Apr1 Townley No.1 F run over by motor BPL
Nettles, George b 1925Mar25 Piper No.2 F suffocation from black damp BPL
Nettles, Gus b 1938Sep7 F explosion of shot BPL
New, Bill w 1901Jan16 No.2 F fall of coal BPL
NEW, OSCAR 1912Nov7 Ivy F fall of rock 36 3
NEWELL, TOM w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion gendi
NEWELL, TOM 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F gas explosion gend X
Newman, A w 1923Jan19 Brookwood No.29 F fall of rock BPL
Nichols, Clifton w 1929Jul20 Mill Creek F electrocuted BPL
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Nichols, J w 1934Oct30 F bin and tipple fell BPL
NICHOLSON, CLARENCE b 1911APR8 BANNER N gas explosion by open light 5
NIPPLES, WILL aka b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Nix, A w 1924Jul25 Altoona No.1 F fall of rock BPL
Nix, Felix w 1926Apr27 Howard F fall of rock BPL
Nixon, Jim b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
NIXON, WILL b 1915Apr22 Nyota No.2 F gas from powder smoke 32 3
NOBLES, J B w 1917Oct1 Wylam No.5 F run over by dinkey and larry 37 3
Noe, R w 1929May13 Galloway No.11 F electrocuted BPL
Norman, John w 1901Apr17 No.2 F fall of coal BPL
NORRIS, FRANK w 1927FEB21 ALDRICH F 36 67 3
Norris, Frank w 1927Feb21 Aldrich F fall of rock BPL
Norris, James w 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Norris, Silas w 1929Dec26 Brilliant F fell in front of car BPL
O"NEAL, GILBERT b 1917Oct22 America Mining F fall of rock 37 3
Oakes, Henry w 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
Octon, Charles w 1900May26 Adger F falling coal and slate BPL
ODEM, WILLIAM 1912Oct21 Gas Light No.1 F fall of rock 36 3
Oden, G b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Odom, Will b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F expolosion of coal dust BPL
ODUM, JOHN T 1930JUN24 GALLOWAY No.11 F 16 49 4
OGLESTREE, D N w 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
OGLETREE, GEORGE 1912Feb15 Indio F falling pick down shaft 34 3
O'Hare, James w 1923Apr13 Pratt No.3 F fall of rock BPL
O'HARE, JAMES 1923APR14d PRATT No.3 F 62 42 4
OLDACRC, S O 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
OLDACRE, LEVI b 1927JUN3 FLAT TOP F 36 70 3
Oldacre, Levi b 1927Jun3 Flat Top F ignition of fire-damp BPL
OLDACRE, SIMON 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
OLDACRE, SIMON C 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
OOSKIS, JOSEPH alias 1912Dec3 Marvel No.2 F flying coal from shot 36 3
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
O'REAR, TERRY 1999OCT9 SHOAL CREEK F 40 78 4
OSS, ANTONIO w 1914Mar29 Acmar No.1 F fall of rock 34 3
OVERTON, JOHN w 1917Sep28 Lily F fall of rock 37 3
OWEN, FRED w 1927JUL25 GAMBLE F 26 72 3
Owen, Fred w 1927Jul25 Gamble F fall of draw-rock BPL
OWEN, JiM b 1921Sep7 Searles F fall of rock 42 3
OWEN, JOHN b 1921Aug8 Empire No.11 F fall of rock 42 3
OWENS, ROBERT b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
OWENS, ROBERT b 1927MAR12 GAMMA F 33 68 3
Owens, Robert b 1927Mar12 Gamma F fall of roof BPL
OWENS, WILL b 1916Feb21 Benoit No.2 F hit by mine cars 34 3
PACK, LUE. b 1917Oct2 Edgewater F fall of rock 37 3
Padgett, Charlie w 1924Sep22 Acmar No.3 F fall of rock BPL
PAGE, PHIL b 1891MAY22 PRATT No.1 F 1 4
Painter, J w 1938Jul1 F roof rock fall BPL
PAINTER, J D 1938JUL1 PRACO F 58 4
Painter, Lloyd w 1938Jul1 F roof rock fall BPL
PAINTER, LLOYD 1938JUL1 PRACO F 25 58 4
PALLAZZAR, JOHN w 1915Mar9 Warner No.1 F electric shock 32 3
PALMER, JESSE w 1919Mar22 Aldrich F mine car 43 3
PANTER, GRAYSVILLE J W 1977JUL24 CHETOPA F 42 77 4
PARISH, JOSH b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
PARISH, W D w 1920Nov23 Parrish F gas explosion 42 3 X
PARK, WILLIAM w 1917Nov2 Edgewater F trip of cars 37 3
PARKER, ABE w 1920Jul27 Nyota No.2 F fall of rock 42 3
PARKER, BEN b 1921Jun23 Nyota F fall of rock 42 3
PARKER, JAMES b 1931DEC28 OVERTON No.1 F 50 4
PARKER, JOHN 1899JUN1 PRATT No.1 F 5 4
PARKER, SAM b 1920Nov3 Warrior River F fall of rock 42 3
Parker, Tom w 1901Aug6 Blossburg No.3 F fall of rock BPL
PARKMAN, BENJAMIN 1912Nov21 Rio Dell No.2 F fall of rock 36 3
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
PARKS, CLAUDE 1930JAN SAYRETON F 21 48 4
Parks, Joe w 1925Apr3 Carbon Hill F tram car BPL
Parks, O w 1924Jul1 South Carbon F fall of rock BPL
Parnell, Grady w 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
PARSON, GUS 1931JAN27 WOODWARD F 27 50 4
PARSONS, ROBERT w 1914Aug15 Sipsey F electrocuted 35 3
PARSONS, THOMAS w 1913Apr21 Searles F neck broken, mine car 35 3
Partain, M w 1938Aug22 F fall of roof rock BPL
PATE, JESS b 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
PATRICK, CYNIC b 1917Aug21 Belle Ellen No.2 F gas explosion 37 3
Patterson, Alford b 1925Mar7 Kellerman No.7 F fall of rock BPL
Patterson, Charley w 1929May27 Connellsville F ignition of gas BPL
PATTERSON, CLEVE b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
PATTERSON, L L w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 37 3 X
PATTERSON, N B 1912Mar20 Acton No.1 F electrocuted 34 3
PATTERSON, PRICE w 1918Apr12 Gayosa (Bells) F fall of rock 34 3
PATTERSON, R A w 1918Aug6 Winona F fall of rock 35 3
PATTERSON, ROBERT w 1917Oct12 Flat Top F trip of cars 37 3
PATTERSON, ROBERT L '1946 SAYRE F 41 70 4
PATTERSON, SANFORD 1941MAY22 EDGEWATER F 24 62 4
PATTERSON,F RANK 1945OCT3 MUSCODA No.6 F 24 70 4
Patton, Horris b 1928Dec12 Hamilton F caught between post and car BPL
Patton, James w 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
PATTON, JOHN b 1895FEB24 PRATT F 2 4
Patton, Noah w 1936Jan2 F fall of rock BPL
PATTON,NOAH 1936JAN2 COAL VALLEY F 27 52 4
PAYNE, JOHN 1937JAN14 ALDRICH F 54 4
Payne, John w 1937Jan7 F fall of rock BPL
Pearson, Allen b 1929May27 Connellsville F ignition of gas BPL
PEARSON, BERTO b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
PEARSON, ERNEST b 1916Apr24 T.C.I.&R.R. Johns F gas explosion 34 3
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
PEARSON, LEROY b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
PEEBLES, THOMAS 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
PEEBLES, Thomas DeWitt 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 32 68 4
Peffer, J w 1938Jul1 F roof rock fall BPL
PENDLEY, GEORGE Sr w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
PENDLEY, JOHN Jr w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
PENNEGER, ERNEST w 1918Dec2 Maxine No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
Penney, Will b 1902Oct13 Lehigh F fall of rock BPL
Pennington, I w 1902Apr24 Adger F falling rock BPL
PENNINGTON, JOHN F w 1918Sep3 Lewisburg F drowned 35 3
PENNINGTON, W M 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
PENNINGTON, WILLIAM 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
PENNINGTON, WILLIAM M 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
PENTZ, SIMON w 1948JUL30 Edgewater F 61 gas explosion gend
Peoples, Henry w 1929NOv25 New River F rock fell BPL
Peoples, Lloyd w 1937Nov14 F run over by car BPL
PERKINS, J W w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
PERKINS, K L w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
Perkins, Marion b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
PERRIN, VERBON 1937MAY20 F 27 55 4
PERRY, BOB 1899SEP12 COAL CITY F 6 4
PERRY, JOHN b 1920Jun26 Dukett No.4 F fall of rock 42 3
Perry, Thomas b 1924Jul15 Belle Ellen No.5 F fall of rock BPL
PERRY,LEDELL b 1940DEC WENONAH F 37 61 4
PERRYMAN, GEORGE 1930FEB RAIMUND F 48 4
PERVIS, DAVE w 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
PESNELL, A R 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
Peterman, Henry b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
PETERSON, JOHN 1946MAY24 SIDES HOLLOW F 51 70 4
PETTERS, CLEO w 1921Aug25 Aldrich F mine cars 42 3
PETTIGREW, ALBERT 1948NOV MUSCODA F 53 74 4
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
PHEFFER, J WILLIAM 1938JUL1 PRACO F 26 58 4
PHILIPS, ERNEST b 1917Sep14 Dolomite No.1 F between motor and roof 37 3
PHILIPS, FRANK b 1917Nov26 Sayre F fall of rock 37 3
Philips, Henry b 1901Feb20 Climax F fall of slate BPL
PHILLIPS, BILL 1936NOV3 EMPIRE F 35 54 4
Phillips, Charley b 1923Dec11 Acmar No.2 F mine cars BPL
Phillips, Frank b 1923Sep14 Bradford No.5 F fall of rock BPL
PHILLIPS, GEORGE b 1920Oct31 Aldrich F fall of coal 42 3
Phillips, Joe b 1926Apr16 Searles No.2 F slope mine cars BPL
PHILLIPS, JOHN w 1919Nov3 Sunlight F dinkey 44 3
PHILLIPS, MARVIN 1939DEC14 LITTLE GEM F 25 60 4
PHILLIPS, MELVIN b 1919Aug8 Flat Top F fall of rock 44 3
PHILLIPS, REUBEN w 1920Nov23 Parrish F gas explosion 42 3 X
Phillips, William w 1936NOv3 F fall of roof rock BPL
PHILYN, DAVID w 1914Nov1 F fall of rock 36 3
Picket, Charlie w 1923Aug29 Dolomite No.3 F trip of cars BPL
PICKETT, CLAUDE b 1916Oct25 Roebuck No.2 F powder shot 35 3
PICKETT, JAMES 1900AUG PRATT No.6 F 7 4
Pickett, James b 1900Aug14 Pratt No.6 F fall of rock BPL
PIERCE, GEORGE w 1921Nov12 Sipsey F motor 43 3
PIERCIE, JOHN w 1918Feb2 Wabash F fall of rock 34 3
PIERSON, ROBERT w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
PILCOSKI, HILLEY w 1914Oct5 Mulga F gas explosion 35 3 X
PILLEY, EDWARD 1955APR DOLOMITE No.3 F 76 4
Pippen, John b 1925Sep22 Kellerman No.7 F fall of rock BPL
PITTS, DALLAS b 1917Sep27 Dolomite No.2 F motor with trip 37 3
PITTS, THEON 1912May16 Hargrove F tram cars 34 3
PLEASE, ROMP. b 1913Jun2 Sumter F fall of rock 35 3
PLOLLARD, WARE b 1918Apr9 Mulga No.1 F fell down shaft 34 3
PLOMONDON, JOHN w 1913May29 Porter F rock shot 35 3
Plump, Aaron b 1928Apr18 Mulga F fall of roof BPL
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Plylor, Carl w 1923Oct23 Big Ridge F wrecked trip BPL
POE, W T w 1921Aug2 Flat Top F machinery 42 3
Polglase, William w 1902Mar25 No.7 F caught between cars &timber BPL
POOL, N R w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
POOL, OLLIN w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Poole, J w 1902Dec29 Warner F fall of roll BPL
Poole, Marvin w 1927Dec8 Gamma No.2 F deceased got under trip BPL
POOLE, MARVIN H w 1927DEC8 GAMMA F 23 77 3
POPE, ALEX b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Pope, Charley b 1924Apr11 Boothton No.1 F explosion of dynamite BPL
POPE, FRANK b 1918Apr20 Praco No.5 F fall of rock 34 3
POPE, G M w 1918Mar8 Red Eagle F run over by car 34 3
Pope, John w 1902Aug29 No.5 F fall of roof BPL
POPE, JOSEPH b 1918May27 New Acton F mine car 34 3
PORTER, ARTHUR b 1918Aug14 Sipsey F fall of rock 35 3
Porter, George b 1924Aug7 Docena F fall of rock BPL
PORTER, J H w 1921Feb28 Parrish F mine cars 42 3
Porter, Lewis b 1926Jan8 Flat Top F electric locomotive BPL
Porter, Will b 1929Dec21 Dixie F rock and coal fell BPL
POSEY, SAM b 1919Feb14 Dolomite No.2 F electrocuted 43 3
POTAWAY, TURK b 1919Feb21 New Castle No.6 F fall of rock 43 3
POUCHER, FREDERICK 1912Jul18 Blocton No.2 F fall of coal 35 3
POUNDS, MACK b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
Pourney, Edgar b 1923Jun23 Belle Ellen No.2 F trip of cars BPL
POWELL, ALONZO 1947OCT18 CONCORD F 49 72 4
POWELL, BAKER b 1915Oct11 Eureka No.2 F fall of rock 32 3
POWELL, DOUGLAS b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Powell, John b 1925Jun1 Bradford F fall of rock BPL
POWELL, MARCH 1912Oct5 Belle Ellen No.2 F gas explosion 36 3
Powell, Tom w 1928May7 Belle Ellen No.5 F slipped and fell under cars BPL
Prather, Bert b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
PRAYTER, PETE w 1914Aug22 Acmar No.1 F tram cars 35 3
PRAYTOR, CALVIN 1912May27 Pratt No.1 F struck by rock blown-out shot 35 3
PRESTON, HENRY b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
PRICE, DENNIS b 1915Nov12 Warner No.1 F mine cars 32 3
PRICE, HERBERT P 1947SEP3 WENONAH F 37 72 4
PRICE, T E 1940OCT20 HILL CREEK F 52 61 4
PRICE, WALTER w 1917Aug2 Dolomite No.2 F knocked off motor 37 3
Price, West b 1900May3 Slope No.6 F car collision BPL
PRICE, WILL b 1914Jun8 Marvel No.1 F tram cars 34 3
PRIDMORE, ED 1940AUG15 HAMILTON F 25 61 4
PRIESTLY, JOSEPH w 1919Oct24 Red Star No.3 F fall of rock 44 3
PRIMONS, ED. b 1918Jun17 Flat Creek No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
Prince, John b 1923Jul2 Piper No.2 F fall of rock BPL
PROGDON, JOE b 1914Oct5 Mulga F gas explosion 35 3 X
PRUITT, FRANK b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
Pruitt, William b 1926Mar23 Bon Air Slope F loaded mine car BPL
PRYOR, JAMES 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
Puckett, A b 1927May26 Straven F fall of roof BPL
PUCKETT, A D w 1927MAY26 STRAVEN F 39 70 3
PUMA, SAM aka 1920APR20 MAXINE F 36 4
PUMI, SAM 1920APR20 MAXINE F 36 4
PUNA, SAMUEL w 1920Apr20 Maxine F fall of rock 42 3
PURVIS, THOMAS Jr 1930JUN26 PEERLESS CAHABA F 49 4
Putman, D w 1927Aug10 Ruby F fall of rock BPL
PUTMAN, D L w 1927AUG10 RUBY F 38 72 3
QUARLES, W W w 1914Jan10 Davis Creek F explosionof gas 34 3 X
QUILLMAN, G W w 1920May17 Blocton No.9 F fall of rock 42 3
QUINCEY, LESTER b 1913Apr30 Marvel No.2 F tram cars 35 3
QUINTON, LUTHER 1912Aug22 Palos No.3 F electrocuted 35 3
QUINZY, HERMAN 1941AUG11 WYLAM F 44 64 4
RAFFAEL, RODA w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
RAGLAND, P R 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
RAMEZ, OLIWAY w 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
Randall, O w 1924Feb26 Birmingham water F caught in gears of pump BPL
RANDAN, HENRY w 1914Aug21 Brookwood No.20 F fall of rock 35 3
RATAS, HENRY 1912May16 Flat Top F tram cars 34 3
Ratcliff, Carley b 1929Jan15 Sayreton No.2 F fell between cars BPL
RAY, HENRY b 1921Feb1 Belle Ellen No.2 F struck by rock car 42 3
Ray, J w 1923Sep24 Docena F fall of rock BPL
RAY, JASPER w 1927MAR18 DOLOMITE F 24 68 3
Ray, Jasper w 1927Mar18 Dolomite No.1 F electrocuted BPL
Ray, Will b 1925Jul6 StravenMontevallo F explosion of gas BPL
Readman, Bird w 1902Sep12 Stouts Mountain F fall of rock BPL
REDD, JIM b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
REDD, WILLIAM w 1919Jun7 Climax F electrocuted 44 3
REDDUS, BUFORD b 1916Nov2 Nyota No.4 F suffocation 35 3
Redrick, Sandy b 1926Nov4 Marvel No.3 F rock fell BPL
Reed, C b 1929Oct3 Docena F electrocuted BPL
REED, HENRY 1899SEP28 PRATT SHAFT No.1 F 6 4
Reed, Primus b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
REESE, E H w 1914May11 Bradford F fall of rock 34 3
REESE, SI b 1918Jun21 Royal F fall of rock 34 3
REEVES, HENRY b 1897SEP20 PRATT F 3 4
REEVES, WEBB w 1914May26 Warner No.1 F fall of rock 34 3
REID, CARL A 1931DEC28 OVERTON No.1 F 37 50 4
Reid, E w 1927Aug30 Piper No.1 F fall of rock BPL
REID, E A w 1927AUG30 PIPER F 27 73 3
Reid, Henry b 1929Mar18 Flat Top F fall of coal BPL
REID, RICHARD b 1927MAR29 RED STAR F 49 68 3
Reid, Richard b 1927Mar29 Red Star F electrocuted BPL
REID, WILLIAM b 1918Nov28 Empire No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
Revere, Claude w 1934May28 F run over by car BPL
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Reynolds, Charles b 1925Dec10 Overton No,2 F explosion of gas BPL
REYNOLDS, JOHN b 1914Dec18 Mulga F electrocuted 36 3
REYNOLDS, ROBERT 1912May7 Docena F electrocuted 34 3
Rhodes, Clyde w 1924Jun30 Pritchette No.1 F fall of rock BPL
RHODES, EDISON b 1917Dec13 Edgewater F fall of rock 37 3
Rice, John w 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
RICE, SETH THOMAS 1950MAY23 D D CUPPS F 67 75 4
Rice, W w 1923Jan16 Bye No.3 F fall of rock BPL
Rice, William w 1938Oct25 F electrocuted BPL
Richards, John b 1937Mar18 F boiler exploded BPL
RICHARDSON, CHARLEY b 1919Oct30 New Castle No.6 F fall of rock 44 3
RICHARDSON, ROBERT 1944JUL19 F 48 69 4
RICHARDSON, WILL w 1919May8 O'Rear F powder explosion 44 3
RICKS, BILL b 1946NOV14 CAHABA COAL F 45 71 4
RIDER, NEAL w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion gend
RIDER, NEAL 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F gas explosion gend X
Riggs, Herbert b 1936Apr18 F fall of face coal BPL
RITCHIE, JOHN 1912Oct28 Blocton No.2 F electrocuted 36 3
RIVERS, TOM b 1915Oct19 Bayview F trolley wire 32 3
RIZKUS, ADOLL w 1913Feb17 Mulga F mine cars 34 3
Roach, Jeff b 1900Aug20 Hargrove F fall of slate BPL
ROBBINS, H M 1956JUN13 PRACO F 61 76 4
Robbins, Jesse b 1929Dec4 New River F electrocuted BPL
ROBBINS, MABEN 1956MAY31 PRACO F 76 4
ROBERDS, SAMUEL b 1918Jan21 Margaret No.1 F fall of rock and coal 34 3
Roberson, Dan b 1902Sep6 Belle Ellen F fall of coal and slate BPL
Roberson, Mark b 1923Apr2 Dixiana F electric locomotive BPL
Roberts, Sam w 1902Oct22 Blossburg No.3 F fall of rock BPL
ROBERTSON, E E b 1914Aug26 Sipsey F electrocuted 35 3
Robertson, Luke b 1923Oct21 Yerkwood F fall of rock BPL
Robertson, Ruffin b 1928Jun16 Docena F fall of rock BPL
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Robertson, William b 1928Mar1 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
ROBINS, ARTHUR w 1919Aug11 Duckett No.1 F fall of rock 44 3
ROBINSON, CHARLES H b 1891MAY22 PRATT No.1 F 1 4
ROBINSON, CORNELIUS b 1917Nov8 Dolomite No.2 F electric feed cable 37 3
ROBINSON, GEORGE 1899JUN22 Blossburg (West Pratt) F 5 4
ROBINSON, JOHN b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
ROBINSON, JOSEPH b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
ROBINSON, LEWIS b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
ROBINSON, PAUL b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
ROBINSON, ROSCOE c 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
ROBINSON, SIM b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
ROCHELLE, R A w 1920Nov23 Parrish F gas explosion 43 3 X
RODENLAVIC, LAZARUS w 1920Jul3 Beltona F fall of rock 42 3
ROGER, L C w 1914Aug12 Marvel No.2 F fall of rock 35 3
ROGER, SAMPSON w 1914Aug12 Marvel No.2 F fall of rock 35 3
ROGERS, C R b 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
ROGERS, DOLPHUS b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
ROGERS, GEORGE 1912Nov5 Lehigh No.2 F fall of rock 36 3
ROGERS, JOHN b 1917Jun13 Banner F gas explosion 36 3 X
ROGERS, JOHN b 1917Jun13 Banner F gas explosion web X
ROGERS, LEVI b 1927JUL15 EDGEWATER F 24 71 3
Rogers, Levi b 1927Jul15 Edgewater F run-away trip BPL
ROLLINS, WILL b 1913Mar31 Lucile F fall of rock 34 3
Roman, Clayton w 1925Aug27 Dogwood F explosion of gas BPL
Romine, R w 1928May24 Mossboro No.2 F struck by cars BPL
Roscoe, Louis b 1935Jul29 F fall of coal BPL
ROSS, PRATHER b 1918Apr3 Bayview F gas explosion 34 3
Roverick, Henry w 1901May17 Blossburg No.1 F falling slate BPL
Rowe, Paul b 1929Oct14 Gamma No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
ROY, DAVID 1931OCT2 SHANNON F 49 50 4
RUCKER, CHARLES b 1913Oct Sipsey F explosion of powder 36 3
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
RUDOLPH, LEMON b 1920Oct19 Belle Ellen No.2 F fall of rock 42 3
RUSSELL, ARLEE 1971NOV18 BESSIE F 52 77 4
Russell, C w 1936Apr21 F explosive shot accident BPL
RUSSELL, CLARENCE 1936APR21 ACMAR F 53 4
Ryan, John b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Ryles, Will b 1928Jan26 Sayreton No.1 F thrown against roof by car BPL
RYNE, C b 1927FEB28 DIXIANA F 30 68 3
Ryne, C b 1927Feb28 Dixiana F rock fell BPL
Salter, B w 1934Nov7 F rock from roof fell BPL
Salters, Alvey w 1901Sep14 Dolomite F run over by car BPL
Salters, Green w 1902Sep26 Adger F trip of cars BPL
SALTERS, OLIVER 1912Feb27 Dolomite No.2 F fall off of motor 34 3
Sammons, Prince b 1924May29 Sayre F electrocuted BPL
SAMS, NATHAN b 1919Oct31 Johns F motor 44 3
SAMUELS, SAMMY 1912Apr24 Warner No.1 F fall of rock 34 3
Sanders, Cliff b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Sanders, Eddie b 1934Jan25 F fall of roof rock BPL
SANDERS, FRANK b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
SANDERS, GEORGE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
Sanders, John b 1923Dec5 Helena-Straven F mine car BPL
SANDERS, NOAH b 1920Nov16 Bessie F railroad cars 42 3
Sanders, Richard b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
SANDERS, ROBERT w 1916Jan21 Corona F fall of rock 34 3
Sanders, Will b 1926Jul21 Dixie F gas explosion BPL
Sandford, George w 1926Jan6 Riverside-Pratt F fall of rock BPL
Sandford, Howard w 1926Apr23 Republic F rock fell BPL
Sandford, J w 1924NOv7 Pennsylvania F fall of roof BPL
SANFORD, STEWART w 1919May8 O'Rear F powder explosion 43 3
Sanford, W w 1927Jan27 Pratt Fuel No.15 F fall of draw-rock BPL
SANFORD, W O w 1927JAN27 PRATT F 47 67 3
Sanid, Tommie alias w 1913Oct15 Piper No.2 F tram cars 36 3
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
SAPINSKI, ROMAN w 1914Jan20 Acmar No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
SARDANA, BONI w 1913Aug26 Edgewater F fall of rock 35 3
SATTERFIELD, CHARLES w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion gendi
SATTERFIELD, CHARLES 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F gas explosion gend X
SATTERFIELD, J M w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion gendi
SAUNDERS, JOHN b 1916Sep12 Dolomite No.2 F fall of coal 35 3
Saunders, Monroe b 1926Jan1 Dixie F trip of cars BPL
SAUNDERS, Thomas "Tom" b 1916Dec14 Langley No.2 F fall of rock 36 3
SAVAGE, BUDD b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Savage, C w 1925Nov13 Tuscaloosa-Pratt F fall of rock BPL
SAXON, C E 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
SAXON, C E 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
SAXON, C E 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
Sayder, Ira b 1929Mar20 Rock Castle No.3 F rock and coal fell BPL
SCHOELER, E 1909FEB2 SHORT CREEK F 18 4
SCHOFFNER, JEFFRIES 1948MAR SHORT CREEK F 38 72 4
SCOTT, ARTHUR b 1927AUG23 VIRGINIA F 21 73 3
Scott, Arthur b 1927Aug23 Virginia F fall of rock BPL
SCOTT, C W 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
Scott, Calvin b 1901Feb18 No.2 F knocked out on tracks BPL
SCOTT, DOCK w 1915Jul17 Acmar No.1 F fall of rock 32 3
SCOTT, HOUSTON 1948AUG19 SAYRE F 34 74 4
Scott, Jake b 1925Oct13 Lewisburg No.2 F fall of rock BPL
SCOTT, SHIRLEY b 1916Nov2 Edgewater F trolley wire 35 3
SCOTT, STEVE 1925JUN1 PIPER No.2 F 42 4
Scott, Steve w 1925May31 Piper No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
SCOTT, WILL b 1915Jun17 Banner F motor and rib 32 3
SCOZZARE, ANDRE w 1918Oct3 Pratt No.10 F fall of rock 35 3
SCRIVENER, A P w 1916May3 Maryetta F fall of rock 34 3
SCROGGINS, ANDREW 1949OCT ACTON F 75 4
Scurlock, Bolin w 1946Nov4 F fall of roof rock BPL
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
SCURRY, JOHN 1912Aug14 Banner F tram car 35 3
SEAL, JIM b 1914Nov5 Dolomite No.1 F electrocuted 35 3
SEALS, ROBERT b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
Seay, Claude b 1923Apr9 Edgewater F railroad cars BPL
Segrest, W b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
SELACHI, NOMUR w 1913Aug15 Margaret No.2 F fall of rock 35 3
Self, Arvie w 1935Jun5 F double deck bents collapsed BPL
SELF, M C w 1917Jun21 Flat Top F fall of rock 36 3
Sellars, Elmer w 1935Nov30 F jackratchet broke & brokeneck BPL
SELLERS, G J W 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
SELLERS, GEORGE 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
SELLERS, GEORGE J W 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
Semes, Lenon b 1926Jan11 Lewisburg No.1 F tram cars BPL
Senior, Hezehiah, b 1935May28 F asphyxiated by black damp BPL
SENIOR, TOM b 1919Apr8 Docena F mine cars 43 3
Serbens, J w 1900Oct2 Belle Ellen F caught by loaded trip BPL
SEWELL, GRACE w 1920Dec18 Ragland F fall of rock 43 3
Shakelford, Tom b 1924May24 Banner F mine car BPL
SHANER, R H 1912May5 Marvel No.2 F gas explosion 34 3
SHANNON, JAMES A w 1898APR PALOS F 25 4 4
SHARIT, J V 1943AUG28 Sayreton No.2 F explosion gend X
SHARIT, J V 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 F gas explosion usmra2
SHARIT, J V 1943AUG29 SAYRETON F 67 4
SHARP, FREDERICK w 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
SHARP, JAMES 1900AUG PRATT No.6 F 7 4
Sharp, James b 1900Aug14 Pratt No.6 F fall of rock BPL
SHARP, W D w 1915Apr16 Warner No.1 F fall of rock 32 3
SHAW, WILL b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
SHEALY, MITCHELL 1931DEC28 OVERTON No.1 F 50 4
SHELL, JOHN 1916NOV3 BESSIE N 35 4
SHEPHERD, George "Bud" 1942OCT9 ACMAR F 55 65 4
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Sheppard, Virgil w 1902Feb4 Dolomite No.1 F trip of cars BPL
SHERRETT, ROBERT w 1913Oct16 Yolande No.1 F fall of rock 36 3
Shine, Kid b 1902Mar7 Jefferson F falling rock BPL
Shockley, Alex b 1936Jun23 F fall of roof rock BPL
SHORTNACE, P M w 1917Aug14 Nyota F fall of rock 37 3
SHORTS, WILLIE b 1915Dec2 Falt Top F tram cars 32 3
SHUMAKER, WALKER w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Simmons, H b 1929Dec20 Lewisburg No.2 F fall of rock and coal BPL
Simmons, I w 1928May15 Dixie F jumpedorknocked off mov. trip BPL
SIMMONS, JAMES w 1920Nov23 Parrish F gas explosion 43 3 X
Simmons, Toblert w 1902Mar10 Swansea No.4 F going back on shot BPL
SIMMONS, WILL b 1915Mar11 Margaret No.1 F hoisting rope 32 3
SIMMS, LUTHER b 1914Jul28 Warner No.1 F electrocuted 35 3
SIMPSON, ARTHUR b 1940OCT1 EDGEWATER F 47 61 4
Simpson, Isaac b 1926Aug6 Dolomite No.3 F electrocuted BPL
SIMPSON, SAM b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Sims, Alfred w 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
SIMS, ARTHUR b 1921Nov29 Sayre F short fuse 43 3
Sims, Reuben b 1902Oct2 Corona No.3 F went back on shot BPL
Sims, Sid w 1935Jun7 F caught between motors/loca'e BPL
Sims, Sutton b 1936Mar24 F fall of face coal and slate BPL
SIMS, WILL b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
SINGLETON, OLIVER b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
SKELTON, GURLEY w 1917Jun26 Ewan No.3 F fall of rock 36 3
Skinner, Aught w 1902Mar8 Warrior No.2 F explosion second shot BPL
SKINNER, JOE 1937OCT15 MULGA F 57 4
Slatsky, Pete w 1936Nov14 F caught between rib/locamotive BPL
SLAUGHTER, Johnnie Bee 1940SEP18 WYLAM F 23 61 4
SLAUGHTER, NAPOLEON b 1913Oct21 Sipsey F fall of rock 36 3
Sloan, J w 1929May24 Acmar No.3 F hit by car BPL
SLOGETT, BERT w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
SLOGETT, SAM w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
SMEDLEY, FRED w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
SMEDLY, A B 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F gas explosion gend X
SMEDLY, ARTHUR B w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion gendi
Smith, Alto b 1925Jul9 Flat Top F rock fell BPL
SMITH, ANDY b 1921Feb14 Searles F fall of rock 42 3
Smith, Andy b 1928Feb2 Townley F fall of rock BPL
Smith, Armas w 1925Jan6 Scott & Jones F explosion of powder BPL
SMITH, ARNOLD 1969MAY12 SEGCO F 29 76 4
Smith, Arthur b 1923Feb2 Aldrich F electrocuted BPL
SMITH, BEN b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
Smith, Ben b 1926Oct9 Flat Top F electrocuted BPL
Smith, Bud w 1925Jan6 Scott & Jones F explosion of powder BPL
Smith, Cannie b 1936Jun22 F fall of roof rock BPL
SMITH, CHARLES 1912Apr3 Marvel No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
Smith, Charles w 1923Jun20 South Carbon F fall of rock BPL
SMITH, CHARLIE 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
SMITH, CURLIE 1911APR8 BANNER N gas explosion by open light 5
Smith, Dewey w 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Smith, Ed b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
SMITH, ERNEST 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
SMITH, FRANK w 1913Sep30 Gamma F fall of middleman 36 3
SMITH, GARFIELD b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
Smith, George b 1938Feb12 F caught between car and collar BPL
Smith, Gilbert b 1928May23 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
SMITH, HENRY E 1945JAN25 LAWSON F 68 69 4
Smith, Isaac b 1936Jun12 F run-away trip BPL
SMITH, J D w 1917Jul17 Dolomite No.2 F electrocuted 36 3
Smith, James b 1923Sep8 Edgewater F runaway cars BPL
SMITH, JAMES ALLEN 1948JUL3 ISHKOODA F 33 74 4
SMITH, JIM 1901JAN ADGER F 7 4
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Smith, Jim b 1901Jan16 Adger F fall of rock BPL
SMITH, JIM b 1920Nov6 Dogwood F electrocuted 42 3
SMITH, JOE 1941JAN RED ORE No.10 F 55 62 4
SMITH, JOHN b 1914Nov2 Lucile F fall of rock 36 3
Smith, John b 1926Jul21 Dixie F gas explosion BPL
SMITH, JOHN H 1912Oct6 Banner F gas explosion 36 3
SMITH, LOUIS b 1918Apr20 Edgewater F fall of rock 34 3
SMITH, MAX w 1938Jun10 BOOTHTON N gas explosion gend
SMITH, RICH b 1906FEB27 LITTLE CAHABA No.2 F 8&15 4
SMITH, ROBERT b 1919Nov26 Mulga F fall of rock 44 3
Smith, Samuel b 1926Jan8 Porter F gasoline motor BPL
SMITH, SETH D w 1918Sep16 Coalmont No.3 F trip of cars 35 3
SMITH, THOMAS w 1913Oct15 Piper No.2 F tram cars 36 3
SMITH, WESLEY b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Smith, Will w 1936Apr14 F fall of draw-rock BPL
SMITH, WILLIAM M 1936APR14 BLACK DIAMOND F 50 53 4
Smith, Willie b 1929Feb7 Docena F fell between two cars BPL
SMITHERMAN, E b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
SMITHERMAN, E w 1927APR29 BESSIE F 23 69 3
Smitherman, E w 1927Apr29 Bessie F Bessie BPL
Smithson, George w 1900Aug10 Hargrove F overcome with heat BPL
Snyder, Will w 1926Aug28 Flat Top F trip of cars BPL
SOMMERVILLE, JOHN Jr b 1913Sep10 Acton No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
SPAIN, ALBERT LEE 1940AUG23 F 65 61 4
SPARKS, W A w 1918Oct23 Mulga F mine cars 35 3
SPATES, JOHN b 1921Dec31 Docena F explosion of gas 43 3
Spearman, Frank w 1926May12 Sayre F electrocuted BPL
Spears, W w 1923Jun8 Majestic F fall of rock BPL
Speegle, Arthur w 1924Feb1 Galloway No.15 F rock shot BPL
SPENCER, HERMAN b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
SPRADLING, O R w 1919Mar10 Wylam No.4 F railroad car 43 3
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
SPRADLING, O W w 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
SPRADLING, O W b 1911APR8 BANNER F 50 gas explosion by open light 125 5
SPRINGER, SAMUEL b 1913Aug12 New Pratt No.3 F fall of rock 35 3
SPRUELL, GEORGE b 1921Apr6 Belle Ellen No.2 F fall of rock 42 3
Stacy, Murphy w 1928Aug24 Dixie F fall of rock BPL
Stafford, Garfield b 1934May31 F fall of draw-rock BPL
STALLINGS, WALTER b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
Stallsworth, George b 1923Feb20 Mulga F fall of rock BPL
STAMPS, LUTHER b 1927JUN2 FLAT TOP F 28 70 3
Stamps, Luther b 1927Jun2 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
STANSBERRY, C H 1910MAY5 PALOS No.3 F explosion gend X
STAPP, N L w 1914mar28 Flat Top F tram cars 34 3
Starkey, Otis w 1924Jul9 Altoona No.11 F rock fell BPL
STARNES, JOHN w 1948JUL30 Edgewater F 62 gas explosion gend
Stearnes, S w 1927Feb21 Aldrich F fall of rock BPL
STEARNES, S R w 1927FEB21 ALDRICH F 39 67 3
Stearnes, W w 1929Jan12 Powhatan F ignition of gas BPL
STEELE, WILL b 1913Jun21 Warner No.1 F tram cars 35 3
Stephens, Carl w 1935Jun7 F possibly feel and hit ead BPL
STEPHENS, COUNCIL b 1917Jun13 Banner F gas explosion 36 3 X
STEPHENSON, MOSE b 1921Nov19 Aldrich F fall of rock 43 3
STERLING, J A b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
STEVENS, CAL 1935JUL HILL CREEK F 52 4
STEVENS, COUNCIL b 1917Jun13 Banner F gas explosion web X
STEVENS, FRANK b 1914Jul15 Pratt No.4 F fall of rock 35 3
STEVENS, LOUIS b 1895FEB24 PRATT F 2 4
STEVENS, WILL b 1914Aug4 Flat Top F fall of rock 35 3
STEVENS, WILLIAM 1912Nov4 Dunn F fall of coal 36 3
STEVENSON, HENRY b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Steward, J w 1900May24 Bruce F falling slate BPL
STEWART, ARTHUR b 1921Jun28 Kershaw F explosion of powder 42 3
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
STEWART, J B w 1914Dec3 Togo F railroad cars 36 3
STEWART, J O 1900MAY24 BRUCE F 6 4
STEWART, LUTHER w 1914Jun10 Bayview F electric motor 34 3
Stewart, Robert w 1924Jul14 Risco F explosion of gas BPL
STEWART, Thomas "Tom" b 1917Oct12 Flat Top F trip of cars 37 3
STIPES, ALFRED FRANK 1972MAR23 CONCORD F 49 77 4
Stokes, Guite w 1926Apr28 Empire No.1 F motor BPL
STOKES, JOHN c 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
STONE, GEORGE w 1917Sep17 Norvell No.2 F fall of rock 37 3
STONE, JOHN 1906FEB27 LITTLE CAHABA No.2 F 8&15 4
STONE, VIRGIL w 1922MAY25 ACMAR No.3 F 37 4
Story, R w 1925Sep19 Docena F fall of object BPL
Stover, Jacob w 1924Sep25 Samoset F trip of cars BPL
STOVER, W R 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F gas explosion gend X
STOVES, ANTHONY w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
STOVES, MATTHEY w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
STRACNER, W C 1938JAN25 EDGEWATER F 25 57 4
Stracner, William w 1938Jan24 F hit by a trip of 30 loaded cars BPL
Strain, T w 1924Oct11 Helena-Straven F explosion of gas BPL
STRICKLAND, ELIJAH b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Strickland, J w 1927Jul20 Wegra F fall of parting rock BPL
STRICKLAND, J E w 1927JUL20 WEGRA F 51 72 3
Strickland, Ralph w 1938Apr3 F electrocuted BPL
Stringer, Tom b 1934Jan24 F trolley accident BPL
STROVER, W R w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion gendi
STUBBS, TOM w 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
STUDDAR, ANTHONY 1979DEC20 MAXINE F 26 78 4
STUDDARD, HESTER w 1914Jul25 Dulin F fall of rock 35 3
Studdard, J w 1927Aug20 Howard F fall of rock BPL
STUDDARD, J A w 1927AUG10 HOWARD F 45 72 3
STUDDARD, J D w 1917May22 Yarborough F fall from railroad car 36 3
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NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
SULTER, J P 1909FEB2 SHORT CREEK F 18 4
SUMMER, JACK w 1917Feb3 Empire No.1 F fall of rock 36 3
SUMMERS, LOUIS b 1920Apr23 Bayview F fall of rock 42 3
Sumner, George w 1901Jun24 Blocton NO.7 F loaded cars BPL
Sumner, P w 1924Feb14 Hill Creek F fall of rock BPL
SUTHERLAND, JAMES M w 1913Apr17 Empire No.10 F fall of rock 35 3
SUTTON, TAYLOR 1912Aug13 Abernant F suffocated by after-damp 35 3 X
SWANSON, HAMP b 1914Oct5 Mulga F gas explosion 35 3 X
Sweat, Noah w 1925Apr8 Vanzant No.2 F rock fell BPL
Sweeton, B w 1927Sep19 Blossburg No.16 F fall of rock BPL
SWEETON, B S w 1927SEP19 BLOSSBURG F 62 73 3
SWINWOOD, PERCY 1912Sep8 Great Elk F gas explosion 35 3
TALLEY, CLIFFORD w 1914Sep11 Eureka No.2 F fall of coal 35 3
Tally, Z w 1926Sep18 Flat Top F empty cars BPL
TANNER, THURMAN 1961FEB EMPIRE F 46 76 4
Tarrant, Jim b 1902Apr24 Mine No.1 F falling rock BPL
TATE, J M w 1913Jul23 Pratt No.4 F fall of rock 35 3
Tate, Napoleon b 1923Mar26 Gorgas F fall of rock BPL
TATE, WALTER LEE b 1915Dec17 Flat Top F coal and rock 33 3
Taylor, Clyde w 1923Aug9 Corona No.11 F electrocuted BPL
TAYLOR, DOC b 1922NOV22 DOLOMITE No.3 F 40 4
TAYLOR, ED b 1917Jun13 Banner F gas explosion web X
TAYLOR, ED. b 1917Jun13 Banner F gas explosion 36 3 X
TAYLOR, ED. w 1920Dec16 Tidewater No.2 F fall of rock 43 3
TAYLOR, IRVING 1912Oct17 Pratt No.4 F electrocuted 36 3
TAYLOR, J M 1941SEP17 BEN DAVIS F 22 64 4
TAYLOR, JESS b 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
TAYLOR, ROBERT w 1913Apr28 Piper No.2 F fall of rock 35 3
Taylor, Robert b 1923Mar15 Bayview F fall of rock BPL
TAYLOR, SAMUEL b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
TAYLOR, THORNTON b 1927JAN19 Hill's Creek F 42 67 3
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Taylor, Thornton b 1927Jan19 Hill Creek F fall of rock BPL
Taylor, Will b 1925Jul10 Pratt No.7 F fall of rock BPL
TAYLOR,IKE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
Teague, Dock b 1928Jan14 Yerkwood F fall of rock BPL
TEASLEY, DAN 1912May28 Mulga F fall of rock 35 3
TEASLEY, TOM w 1917Jul11 New Castle No.2 F gas explosion 36 3
TEER, ROBERT w 1914Jun27 Pratt No.14 F electrocuted 34 3
TEMPLE, HENRY 1912Oct17 Eden No.4 F fall of rock 36 3
TEMPLE, JOHN 1912Nov5 Wegra F fall of rock 36 3
Temple, Will b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
Terrence, Joe b 1936Jan22 F fall of roof rock BPL
Terry, Carroll w 1928Jul21 Bankhead F electrocuted BPL
Terry, J w 1927Oct8 Boyer F fall of rock BPL
TERRY, J L w 1927OCT8 BOYER F 47 74 3
Terry, Ozell b 1928May30 Dolomite No.3 F wedgedbetweensidecar&prop BPL
TERRY, W R w 1920Jun21 Acmar No.1 F fall of coal 42 3
TERRY, WILLIAM b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
TERRY, ZACK b 1927NOV17 PIPER F 28 76 3
Terry, Zack b 1927Nov17 Piper No.1 F fall of rock BPL
Tesney, Fayette w 1901Jan29 No.4 F powder shot BPL
THACKER, W G w 1916Dec20 Pratt No.1 F caught by cage 36 3
THARASHER, TILTON w 1919Dec17 Old Blocton No.3 F fall of dirt 44 3
THOMAS, ALDEN w 1913Apr28 Aldrich F mine cars 35 3
THOMAS, ANDREW 1948OCT SPAULDING F 50 74 4
Thomas, C w 1923Aug11 Dixie F coal machine BPL
THOMAS, CHARLES b 1918Aug1 Adrich F fall of rock 35 3
THOMAS, CHESTER b 1917Dec13 Edgewater F fall of rock 37 3
THOMAS, DENNIS b 1914Jan10 Davis Creek F explosionof gas 34 3 X
Thomas, Dock b 1901Mar1 Coal Valley F shot BPL
THOMAS, FLETCHER b 1921Sep26 Hamilton F fall of rock 42 3
Thomas, Fred b 1936Mar7 F electrocuted BPL
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Thomas, George b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Thomas, Jesse b 1925Oct29 Dixie F premature explosion of shot BPL
THOMAS, JIM b 1917Nov12 Climax F whim lever 37 3
THOMAS, JOHN 1912Feb29 Mulga F fall of coal 34 3
THOMAS, JOHN 1912Jan27 Mulga F fall of coal 34 3
THOMAS, JOHN b 1914Nov12 Palos No.3 F fall of rock 35 3
Thomas, K b 1901Feb1 Dolomite F hot water BPL
THOMAS, LAWRENCE 1935OCT11 F 22 52 4
Thomas, Moss b 1926May3 Flat Top F electrocuted BPL
THOMAS, PHILLIP b 1917Jul20 Red Feather F lighted short squib 36 3
Thomas, R b 1926Dec2 Tuscaloosa F fall of draw-rock BPL
THOMAS, ROBERT b 1918Jul15 Yolande No.3 F fall of rock 34 3
THOMAS, W A w 1914Oct9 Blocton No.2 F tram cars 35 3
Thomas, Wesley w 1923Nov12 Dixie F gas explosion BPL
THOMASON, GEORGE b 1919Oct31 Piper No.1 F fall of rock 44 3
THOMASSON, A F w 1913Mar12 Pratt No.3 F electrocuted 34 3
THOMPSON, ALVIS W w 1918Jan17 Hills Creek F drowned 34 3
THOMPSON, BEN b 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
THOMPSON, JAMES w 1913Feb13 Marvel No.1 F fall of rock 34 3
THOMPSON, JOSEPH b 1917Apr3 Edgewater F fall of rock 36 3
THOMPSON, RICHARD b 1916Dec28 Aldrich F fall of rock 36 3
Thompson, S w 1925Jul25 Helena-Straven F rock fell BPL
THORN, SAM b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
THORNTON, GUS b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
THORNTON, MACK b 1916Apr29 Edgewater F trolley wire 34 3
Thorton, Robert w 1926Jun16 Peerless F fall of rock BPL
Threat, Tom b 1924Oct9 Virginia F electrocuted BPL
Thurman, James b 1927Mar24 Dixie F hit in head by timber BPL
THURMAN, JAMES b 1927Mar25d DIXIE F 34 68 3
THURMAN, LAWRENCE b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
TIDMORE, J G w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
TIDWELL, FRANK w 1914Aug4 Edgewater F explosion of gas 35 3
TIDWELL, LeROY w 1918Oct24 Blocton No.10 F scalded 35 3
TIDWELL, Robert Toombs 1948DEC13 SAYRETON F 74 4
TIGART, WILSON b 1927NOV9 BOOTHTON F 22 75 3
Tigart, Wilson b 1927Nov9 Boothton No.2 F riding empty trip down slope BPL
TILLER, FATE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
TILLERY, FRANK w 1914Jan10 Davis Creek F explosionof gas 34 3 X
Tines, Andrew w 1926Apr13 Parrish F fall of rock BPL
TINKER, HARRY b 1914Jan10 Davis Creek F explosionof gas 34 3 X
TODD, ENOCH b 1919Apr17 Baybview F caught between roof&machine 43 3
Tolbert, Jordan b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
TOLES, PEARL b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
TOLLIVER, DAN b 1899AUG BELLE SUMPTER F 6 4
TONY, CHARLEY b 1917Jun19 Wegra F mine car 36 3
TORANO, PETE w 1921Sep21 Marvel No.2 F fall of rock 42 3
TOWE, WILL "JOHN" w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion gend
TOWNSEND, BEN 1942APR14 WOODWARD RED F 21 65 4
TOWNSEND, KIND b 1914Jun29 Lucile F tram cars 34 3
TOWNSEND, RANDY ALLEN 1977JUL24 CHETOPA F 25 77 4
Trammell, Tom b 1926Dec7 Galloway No.15 F fall of rock BPL
Trannon, Mathew b 1934Oct22 F crushed between cars of coal BPL
Treadwell, Eli b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
TREADWELL, JOHN b 1915Oct20 Dolomite No.2 F tram car and motor 32 3
TROTTER, GLOBE 1912AUG13 ABERNANT N 31 4
TRUSS, HENRY b 1918Sep3 Lewisburg F drowned 35 3
TRUSS, WALTER b 1927OCT22 MARGARET F 28 75 3
Truss, Walter b 1927Oct22 Margaret No.4 F fall of draw-rock BPL
TUBBS, ALONZO 1945MAY BRADFORD F 69 4
Tuck, Antony b 1926Apr7 Rock Castle No.3 F mine cars BPL
TUCKER, "BERT" w 1918Jul15 Labuco F fall of rock 34 3
TUCKER, J M 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F gas explosion gend X
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
TUCKER, JEAN w 1918Jul15 Labuco F fall of rock 34 3
TUCKER, JOHN b 1918Sep26 Wylam No.8 F fell from railroad car 35 3
TUCKER, JOHN M w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion gendi
TURNBO, DEXTER 1946MAY23 ACMAR No.6 F 60 70 4
TURNER, "BUD" w 1918Jul12 Bradford slope F fall of rock 34 3
Turner, Bob b 1900Apr17 America No.3 1/2 F falling slate BPL
TURNER, CHARLES b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Turner, David w 1924Jun30 Pennsylvania F fall of rock BPL
TURNER, DeWITT w 1918Apr3 Yolande F railroad car 34 3
TURNER, ERNEST b 1927NOV4 DIXIE F 20 75 3
Turner, Ernest b 1927Nov4 Dixie F wrecked trip on slope BPL
TURNER, JERRY b 1915May5 Flat Top F fall of rock 32 3
TURNER, JIM b 1915Dec22 Dolomite No.1 F mine car 33 3
Turner, John w 1929May27 Connellsville F ignition of gas BPL
TURNER, M L w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Turner, Will b 1923Jan17 Dolomite No.1 F electrocuted BPL
Turner, Will b 1925Jan14 Belle Ellen No.2 F kicked by mule BPL
Turner, Will b 1928Apr25 Overton No.2 F fall of rock BPL
Turner, William b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Tyner, Ed b 1935Apr30 F roof rock fell BPL
TYSON, NOAH b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
VAIL, R G w 1921Mar11 Glen Mary F fall of rock 42 3
Van, Willie b 1926Apr6 Dixie F draw-rock BPL
VanDIVER, LIVELY w 1918Jun26 Aldrich F fall of rock 34 3
Vandiver, Will b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Vann, J w 1925may15 Acmar No.1 F loose tram cars BPL
VANN, JAMES b 1941JUL10 ACMAR F 63 4
VANN, JAMES b 1941JUL10 Acmar No.6 F gas explosion gend X
Vann, Tom b 1923Dec17 Altoona No.11 F draw rock BPL
Vasser, Charley b 1926Jul7 Aldrich F mine car BPL
VAUGHAN, JIM b 1901APR29 BELLE SUMPTER F 7 4
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nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Vaughn, Jim b 1901Apr29 Belle Sumpter F trip of empty cars BPL
VENTURA, JOHN w 1915Jul19 Warner Slope No.1 F fall of coal 32 3
VERDON, WILL b 1919may3 Belle Ellen No.2 F fall of rock 43 3
VERESTO, TOLSEY w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
VERNON, ROBERT 1930JAN13 PEERLESS F 37 48 4
VERNON, ROBERT 1930JAN13 PEERLESS F 48 4
VEST, FRANK w 1919Jan16 Short Creek No.2 F fall of rock 43 3
VINEYARD, CURTIS 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
WACKI, JOHN 1912May6 Blocton No.3 F fall of rock and top coal 34 3
WADE, DEWEY w 1920Sep30 Flat Top F trip of cars 42 3
WAINE, JOHN 1943Aug28 Sayreton No.2 N gas explosion usmra2
WALDON, JOHN E 1948AUG6 HAMILTON F 43 73 4
Waldon, W w 1927Dec27 Riley F fall of rock BPL
WALDON, W F w 1927DEC27 RILEY F 55 77 3
WALDROP, C V w 1917Jun26 Flat Top F fall of rock 36 3
WALINSKI, JOHN w 1913Aug26 Palos No.3 F fall of coal 35 3
Walker, Albert b 1925Jul20 Banner F electrocuted BPL
WALKER, CLEVE 1943MAY11 PRACO F 66 4
WALKER, HEZ b 1922MAY25 ACMAR No.3 F 37 4
WALKER, IRA b 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
WALKER, JOHN H b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Walker, Louis b 1924Apr25 Belle Ellen F fall of rock BPL
WALKER, SAM 1899SEP28 PRATT SHAFT No.1 F 6 4
Walker, Sam b 1901Mar8 Patterson F fall of rock BPL
Walker, W w 1924Sep8 Summit F electrocuted BPL
WALKER, W E w 1921Jun21 Piper No.1 F electrocuted 42 3
WALKER, WILTON b 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
WALLACE, DOC b 1927OCT26 COLEANOR F 28 75 3
Wallace, Doc b 1927Oct26 Coleanor F fall of rock BPL
Wallace, Earl b 1925Sep10 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
Wallace, Grover b 1924Aug1 Dolomite No.1 F crushed by motoer BPL
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
WALLENTINE, LEE w 1913Nov18 Acton No.2 F explosion 36 3 X
WALLER, WILLIAM b 1913May21 Searles F fall of rock 35 3
WALTER, JOHN 1941JUN4 DOCENA F 44 62 4
WALTHWAL, JACK b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
WARD, ANDY b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
WARD, FAYETTE b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
Ward, Isaiah w 1926Jul21 Dixie F gas explosion BPL
WARD, R E 1947JAN13 PYNE F 52 71 4
WARD, WILL b 1920Jul8 Bell Ellen No.2 F electrocuted 42 3
WARD, WILLIE b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
WARNER, ED b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
WARNICK, GUS w 1927SEP14 YERKWOOD F 48 73 3
Warnick, Gus w 1927Sep14 Yerkwood F loose cars BPL
WARNICK, HERSCHEL 1922NOV22 DOLOMITE No.3 F 40 4
WARNICK, TOM 1922NOV22 DOLOMITE No.3 F 40 4
WARREN, CHARLES b 1915Apr26 Wylam No.4 F electrocuted 32 3
WARREN, JEFF 1925JUN1 PIPER No.2 F 42 4
Warren, Jeff w 1925May31 Piper No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Warren, Robert b 1936Feb5 F machinery accident BPL
WASHINGTON, GEORGE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
WASHINGTON, GEORGE b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
WASHINGTON, GEORGE b 1918Jul6 Margaret No.1 F gas explosion 34 3
WASHINGTON, JIM b 1917Oct1 Kellerman No.4 F fall of rock 37 3
WASHINGTON, ROY b 1918Sep19 Pratt No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
WATERS, BAT b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
WATKINS, G C w 1916Apr22 Garnsey No.1 F fall of rock 34 3
Watkins, Leroy w 1924Apr14 Superior F fall of rock BPL
Watkins, Will b 1928May1 New River F fall of rock BPL
WATLEY, ROWLAND b 1913May26 Lucile F fall of rock 35 3
WATSON, DAM. b 1915Feb27 Clipper F flying coal from shot 32 3
WATSON, LEWIS b 1916Nov16 Virginia F motor and loaded cars 36 3
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
WATSON, SAM b 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion web
WATTERS, CAESER b 1918Jan24 Pratt No.3 F fall of rock 34 3
WATTLETON, SAUNDERS 1912Sep27 Margaret No.2 F fall of rock 36 3
Watts, Britton b 1901May18 Galloway F fall of rock BPL
WATTS, LARKIN w 1917Oct3 Red Eagle No.3 F fall of rock 37 3
Watts, S b 1924Jun12 Corona No.11 F fall of rock BPL
WATTS, SIM c 1916Oct22 Marvel No.2 F explosion of gas 35 3 X
WAUGH, JOHN w 1913Jul17 Piper No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
WEAKMAN, PETE w 1914Jun12 Bradford No.4 F fall of rock 34 3
Weatherly, Buck b 1926Oct8 Flat Top F fall of coal and rock BPL
WEAVER, H ALBERT 1908NOV6 OAKMAN F 17 4
WEAVER, JESSE w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Weaver, Phil w 1934Aug16 F electrocuted BPL
WEAVER, PHILIP REID 1934AUG16 ALDEN F 51 4
WEBB, EUGENE b 1920Dec2 Marvel No.3 F fall of rock 43 3
WEBB, JACKSON b 1927SEP10 BRADFORD F 29 73 3
Webb, Jackson b 1927Sep10 Bradford F fall of rock BPL
WEBB, SIMON b 1916Oct22 Adrich F trolley wire 35 3
Webber, H w 1926Sep4 Yerkwood F fall from tipple BPL
WEBSTER, BERT b 1914Oct5 Mulga F gas explosion 35 3 X
WEDDINGTON, ELY b 1913Mar25 Lucile F fall of rock 34 3
WEDGEWORTH, JAMES b 1922MAY25 ACMAR No.3 F 37 4
Welch, J w 1926Feb1 Marvel No.2 F explosion of coal dust BPL
WELCK, ARTHUR b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
WELLS, ROBERT b 1916Dec13 Dolomite No.2 F loaded car 36 3
WELSH, ARTHUR b 1911APR8 BANNER F gend
WESLEY, JOE b 1915Jan15 Patton F falling off trestle 32 3
WESLEY, JOSEPH S 1929MAY24 ACMAR No.3 F 35 46 4
West, Asa w 1937Dec8 F fallen roof rock BPL
WEST, C R w 1917Feb9 Choctaw No.11 F gas explosion 36 3
WEST, JOSEPH w 1918Feb4 Flat Top F hoisting engine 34 3
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
West, S w 1923Dec13 Galloway No.15 F fall of rock BPL
WESTBROOK, GUS 1912Jul15 Empire No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
WESTBROOK, HENRY b 1899DEC18 NEW FOUND F 6 4
WESTERN, GUS 1912Jul2 Belle Jay F gas explosion 35 3
WESTLEY, JOHN b 1927JUL14 DIXIANA F 38 71 3
Westley, John b 1927Jul14 Dixiana F riding trip contact roof point BPL
WHATLEY, G C w 1918Apr26 Dolomite No.1 F tram car 34 3
WHEAT, ROBERT 1912Jul25 Altoona No.3 F fall of rock 35 3
WHEELER, JAMES b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
WHEELER, JOE w 1921Mar18 Bradford F fall of rock 42 3
WHEELIS, WARREN b 1914Oct5 Mulga F gas explosion 35 3 X
WHITE, AMOS b 1913Jan13 Wegra F fall of middleman 34 3
WHITE, C J 1938JUL1 PRACO N 59 4
WHITE, CHARLIE 1912Aug5 Lucile F fall of rock 35 3
WHITE, G W w 1922MAY25 ACMAR No.3 F 37 4
White, Gilbert w 1926Aug6 Townley No.1 F electrocuted BPL
White, James b 1928May2 Flat Top F premature explosion of powder BPL
White, Walter b 1924May5 Belle Ellen No.2 F fall of rock BPL
WHITE, WALTER 1944DEC MUSCODA F 48 69 4
White, Zollie b 1923Jan10 Dolomite No.1 F explosion of gas BPL
WHITLOCK, MANUEL b 1917Jan3 Wegra F colored 36 3
Whitson, A w 1902Oct31 Yarborough F fall of rock BPL
Whitson, Horace w 1926Dec9 Warrior River No.2 F caught in machinery BPL
Whitson, J w 1926Jul9 Galloway No.11 F electrocuted BPL
WIDEMAN, JOHN HENRY 1939OCT5 HOPE F 34 59 4
WIGGINS, ARTIS 1912Aug1 Maylene No.2 F fall of rock 35 3
Wiggins, Eugene b 1936Feb3 F electrocuted BPL
WIGGLESWORTH, LOUIS b 1955APR DOLOMITE No.3 F 76 4
WILBURN, DAVE b 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
WILKERSON, JOE w 1916Apr14 Pratt Cons. Jett F fall of rock 34 3
Wilkerson, John w 1926Apr2 Flat Top F mine cars BPL
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Wilkerson, Johnson b 1929Mar18 Aldrich F rock fell BPL
Wilkerson, Yack b 1925Apr14 Straven F rock fell BPL
Wilkes, Henry w 1926Mar8 Banner F electrocuted BPL
WILKIE, GEORGE w 1913Mar26 Colta F electrocuted 34 3
WILLARD, JOHN 1912Jan12 Chickasaw F falling down shaft 34 3
WILLER, DEE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
WILLIAM, ENNIS 1937OCT15 MULGA N 55 4
Williams, A b 1901Mar8 Hargrove F fall of coal BPL
WILLIAMS, A B 1912Aug13 Abernant F suffocated by after-damp 35 3 X
Williams, Arthur b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion ogf gas BPL
WILLIAMS, B T b 1920Sep13 Beltona F fall of rock 42 3
WILLIAMS, BEN b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
Williams, C b 1923Jun21 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
WILLIAMS, CHARLES b 1915Dec23 Dolomite No.1 F trolley wire 33 3
WILLIAMS, CLAUDE b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
Williams, Claude b 1925Dec17 Barney F fall of rock BPL
WILLIAMS, DAVE 1912Aug13 Abernant F suffocated by after-damp 35 3 X
Williams, Early b 1938Jun10 BOOTHTON F gas explosion BPL
WILLIAMS, EARLY "Earl" b 1938JUN10 BOOTHTON F 50 58 4
Williams, Ed b 1926Jan14 Lewisburg No.1 F tram cars BPL
WILLIAMS, ED. b 1914Jan14 Banner F tram cars 34 3
WILLIAMS, ERBY b 1920Mar23 Risco F loaded car 42 3
Williams, Ernest b 1926Aug3 Docena F fall of rock BPL
WILLIAMS, F w 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
Williams, Fred b 1928Feb21 Kimberly No.2 F fall of rock BPL
WILLIAMS, GEORGE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
WILLIAMS, GEORGE b 1914Jan29 Banner F tram cars 34 3
WILLIAMS, GEORGE b 1915Apr29 Mulga F caught between empty cars 32 3
Williams, J w 1926Jun23 Marvel No.3 F fall of rock BPL
Williams, J b 1936Dec17 F fall of roof rock BPL
WILLIAMS, J C b 1919Jul31 Townley No.1 F fall of rock 44 3
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Williams, Jake b 1925Dec3 Blocton No.7 F premature shot BPL
Williams, Jesse b 1938Oct24 F electrocuted BPL
WILLIAMS, JOHN b 1916Jun3 Pratt No.3 F fall of rock 34 3
Williams, John w 1924Sep10 Galloway No.15 F electrocuted BPL
WILLIAMS, L R 1912Aug1 Pratt No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
Williams, Leathey w 1924May23 Dilworth No.5 F fall of rock BPL
WILLIAMS, LEE 1912Feb8 Dolomite No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
Williams, Lonnie b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
Williams, Nath b 1925Jan8 Townley No.1 F electrocuted BPL
Williams, Noah b 1902Nov22 No.2 F fall of rock BPL
Williams, Perry b 1925Sep10 Flat Top F fall of coal BPL
Williams, R w 1928Nov13 Supreme F fall of rock BPL
Williams, Robert b 1902Sep6 Belle Ellen F fall of coal and slate BPL
Williams, Robert b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
Williams, Robert w 1926Mar12 Dogwood No.1 F rock fell BPL
WILLIAMS, RODNEY b 1913Mar19 Belle Ellen No.8 F fall of rock 34 3
WILLIAMS, ROGER b 1919Apr29 Majestic F gas explosion 43 3 X
Williams, Roy w 1923Mar20 Empire No.2 F motor BPL
Williams, Sam b 1929Dec19 Mulga F crushed between car & rib BPL
WILLIAMS, STEINER b 1922NOV22 Dolomite No.3 F explosion web
WILLIAMS, T A 1942NOV24 HAMILTON F 27 66 4
Williams, Turner b 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
WILLIAMS, W L b 1914Sep14 Palos No.3 F fall of rock 35 3
WILLIAMS, WILL b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 123 5
Williams, William w 1925Jul5 Hull F fall of rock BPL
WILLIAMS, WILLIAM G w 1918Mar8 Samoset F fall of rock 34 3
Williamson, Johnnie w 1924May19 Banner F fall of rock BPL
Williamson, Thomas w 1929Aug19 Hamilton No.18 F rock fell BPL
WILLIE, CHARLEY b 1921Apr12 Flat Top F fall of rock 42 3
Willingham, J w 1928May9 Dixiana F electrocuted BPL
Willis, William b 1929Sep16 Gamma F rock fell BPL
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Wilson, Alex b 1935Apr6 F run-away trip BPL
WILSON, ED. b 1918Jun26 Buckeye No.1 F fall of rock 34 3
Wilson, Grady w 1923May27 Kershaw No.1 F electrocuted BPL
Wilson, Grant b 1926Apr27 Yerkwood F fall of rock BPL
Wilson, J w 1924Oct29 Helena No.1 F fall of rock BPL
Wilson, Jake b 1937Apr6 F run over by trip of cars BPL
Wilson, James b 1926Aug28 Bayview F electrocuted BPL
WILSON, JIM b 1913Jan9 Cardiff No.3 F fall of rock 34 3
WILSON, JOHN 1912Feb5 Arcadia No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
WILSON, LONNEY b 1927JAN14 SEARLES F 36 66 3
Wilson, Lonney b 192Jan14 Searles No.2 F fall of draw-rock BPL
Wilson, W b 1900Jun4 Slope No.4 F exploding powder BPL
Wilson, West b 1923Dec15 Superior F fall of rock BPL
Wilson, Will b 1925May30 Flat Top F fall of rock BPL
WING, DAVE b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
Wingard, J w 1938Jul1 F roof rock fall BPL
WINGARD, J I 1938JUL1 PRACO F 35 58 4
Winkler, J w 1929Apr2 Gamma No.2 F rock fell BPL
WINKLER, WILLIE w 1921Oct10 Dora No.10 F failed shot 42 3
WISENER, OLIVER 1942JUN FLAT TOPP F 65 4
WITHERSPOON, JOHN b 1927Aug3d PIPER F 60 71 3
Witherspoon, John b 1927Jul18 Piper No.1 F fall of rock BPL
WITHERSPOON, ROBERT 1912Dec4 Rock Castle F tram cars 36 3
WITUSHENSKY, MIKE w 1914Sep25 Edgewater F electrocuted 35 3
WOLFE, CARL 1941JUN4 DOCENA F 22 62 4
WOOD, EDWARD b 1920Apr3 Mulga F fall of rock 42 3
WOOD, S E 1943MAY11 PRACO F 66 4
Wood, Westley w 1924Mar8 Parrish F run over by motor BPL
WOOD, WILL 1912May11 Wegra F fall of middle-man 34 3
WOODS, GLENN w 1916Nov14 Bessie F dust and gas explosion 35 3 X
WOODS, HARDY b 1914Dec3 Johns F fall of rock 36 3
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Woods, James b 1923Sep22 Belle Ellen No.2 F mine car BPL
WOODS, LEE b 1919Oct20 Aldrich F fall of rock 44 3
WOODS, PRIME b 1913Jun27 Belle Ellen No.2 F fall of rock 35 3
WOODS, TOM b 1917May4 Wylam No.8 F fall of rock 36 3
Woodson, Enoch b 1926Jan29 Mossboro F explosion of coal dust BPL
WOOIK, JOSEPH 1912Dec3 Marvel No.2 F flying coal from shot 36 3
WOOLDRIDGE, JOHN Jr b 1913Sep13 Brililant No.5 F fall of rock 35 3
WOOLEY, WILL b 1943NOV5 POWHATAN F 68 4
Woolford, William w 1902Feb3 Little Creek F explosion BPL
WORTHINGTON, Jefferson b 1916Sep8 Gamma F fall of rock 34 3
Wright, Charlie w 1917Aug8 Sipsey F fall of draw-rock BPL
WRIGHT, CHARLIE w 1927AUG8 SIPSEY F 22 72 3
WRIGHT, DOWELL b 1913Mar26 Nyota No.2 F fall of rock 34 3
WRIGHT, HENRY b 1913Apr9 Jagger F fall of rock 34 3
WRIGHT, JAMES b 1920May26 Maxine F trip of cars 42 3
WRIGHT, JOHN 1925JUN1 PIPER No.2 F 42 4
Wright, John w 1925May31 Piper No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
WRIGHT, JOHN w 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
WRIGHT, LEM w 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F explosion gendi
WRIGHT, LEM 1907DEC11 Yolande No.1 F gas explosion gend X
WRIGHT, MIKE b 1914Jul27 Dolomite No.1 F tram cars 35 3
WRIGHT, TOM w 1917Feb23 Wylam No.8 F trolley wire 36 3
WRIGHT, W B w 1905Feb20 Virginia City F dust explosion by shot web2 X
Wyatt, Ellis b 1928Sep10 Flat Top F struck by motor BPL
WYLEY, JOHN b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 125 5
WYSER, HENRY b 1911APR8 BANNER F gas explosion by open light 124 5
Yancy, Silvester b 1923Jun4 Aetna No.3 F fall of rock BPL
YANKO, LOUISE 1906FEB27 LITTLE CAHABA No.2 F 8&15 4
YARBROUGH, VESTER b 1914Jul13 Sayreton F fall of rock 34 3
Yarbrough, W w 1925Dec10 Overton No.2 F explosion of gas BPL
YOAKLEDGE, LOUIS w 1914Apr18 Piper No.2 F explosion of gas 34 3
Alabama Mining Accidents 1891-1999
NAME Race DATE MINEfatal/
nonfatal Age CAUSE Page
Yorke, James b 1925Jun27 Edgewater F loose mine cars BPL
Young, Brown b 1925Nov24 Altoona No.1 F explosion of powder BPL
YOUNG, ED. b 1918Jan24 Marvel No.2 F trip of cars 34 3
YOUNG, FROGIE 1912May24 Warner No.1 F fall of rock 35 3
YOUNGBLOOD, JACK b 1919Aug8 Flat Top F fall of rock 44 3
Zeigler, J b 1923Feb8 Cedrom No.1 F fall of stripping shovel BPL
ZIMMERMAN, JIM b 1920Oct28 Bayview F electric motor 42 3
ZOLINSKI, JOHN w 1914Oct5 Mulga F gas explosion 35 3 X