Mine Fan
This file appears in: Scotia Mine Disaster
This early-20th century coal mine fan was used to ventilate harmful and combustible gasses away from the workers. Courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society.
This file appears in: Scotia Mine Disaster
Scotia Mine Disaster
Historical Marker #2314 in Letcher County notes the tragic mine explosions that occurred at Scotia Mine in 1976. The accidents are considered two of the worst mine disasters in U.S. history.
The Scotia Mine began operations in 1962 and was a…