Miners Trapped After Iron Mine Collapse
Rescue teams raced to reach trapped miners after a cave-in in an iron mine. Harsh conditions and rising tensions delayed efforts as workers remained below ground awaiting rescue.
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1952
Page
11
Rescue teams raced to reach trapped miners after a cave-in in an iron mine. Harsh conditions and rising tensions delayed efforts as workers remained below ground awaiting rescue.
Rescue efforts focused on a 2600 foot shaft where five miners were entombed after a cave-in at the Penokee iron mine operated by Republic Steel. Names given include Christopher Mocking, Matt Grocker, Seraphim Zachar zowsz, St. Jorma M. Olketen, and Victor Kox. Workers labored from three directions while authorities weighed air flow and safety as relatives gathered nearby.
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