Upper Big Branch Mine disaster

Когда

5 апр. 2010 г.

Вид

Авария на шахте

Координаты

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

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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