Hurricane Creek Mine Disaster

Hurricane Creek Mine Disaster (HM1NB5)

Location: Hyden, KY 41749 Leslie County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 7.685', W 83° 20.871'

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On December 30, 1970 an explosion caused by coal dust that was ignited by explosives occurred in mine shafts 15 and 16. The blast resulted in the deaths of 38 men. A lone survivor was blown out of the mine. The disaster occurred exactly one year after the passage of the Coal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1969.
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HM NumberHM1NB5
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Marker Number2359
Year Placed2011
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, August 27th, 2015 at 9:01am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 291432 N 4111661
Decimal Degrees37.12808333, -83.34785000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 7.685', W 83° 20.871'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 7' 41.1" N, 83° 20' 52.26" W
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Area Code(s)606
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Wendover-Hurricane Creek Rd, Hyden KY 41749, US
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