What the records say
- When
- 5 Apr 2010
- Kind
- Mining accident
- Coordinates
- 37.94° N, 81.54° W
- Description
- Gas explosion in a coal mine caused by negligence of the mining company to ensure safety
- Deaths
- 29
Upper Big Branch Mine disaster
2010 coal mine explosion in Raleigh County, West Virginia, U.S.
The Upper Big Branch Mine disaster occurred on April 5, 2010, roughly 1,000 feet (300 m) underground in Raleigh County, West Virginia at Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch coal mine located in Montcoal. 29 miners were killed in the explosion, and 3 were injured. The coal dust explosion occurred at 3:27 pm.
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