Naomi Mine explosion
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The Naomi Mine explosion occurred on December 1, 1907, in the Naomi Mine, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) from Fayette City, Pennsylvania. The incident resulted in the deaths of at least 35 miners and left no survivors.[1][2]
The Naomi Mine was operated by Hillman Coal and Coke Company.[3] It was situated east of the Monongahela River. The mine was built to exploit the Pittsburgh coal seam, which was positioned at a depth of 160 feet (49 m) below the surface of the mine. Coal was hauled out of the mine with carts that were equipped with electric motors.[4]
From 1870 (the earliest year records were kept) to December 1, 1907 (the day the mine closed), a total of 63 men were killed in the Naomi Mine.[5]