What mine disaster is Mine 9 based on?
What mine disaster is Mine 9 based on?
9 coal mine north of Farmington and Mannington, West Virginia, United States. The explosion was large enough to be felt in Fairmont, almost 12 miles away. At the time, 99 miners were inside….Farmington Mine disaster.
| Cause | Coal Mine explosion |
| Casualties | |
|---|---|
| 78 dead |
Where did Mine 9 happen?
West Virginia
On November 20, 1968, a catastrophic explosion rocked the Consol No. 9 coal mine outside of Farmington, West Virginia. Seventy-eight miners perished in that accident.
What caused the Farmington mine Disaster?
For 40 years, it has been a mystery why 78 men died in a mine explosion in Farmington, W.Va. At the time, federal officials said they didn’t know. But several months after the explosion, a federal investigator discovered one possible explanation — a safety alarm on a ventilation fan had been deliberately disabled.
How many miners survived Mine 9?
The Quecreek Mine rescue took place in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, when nine miners were trapped underground for over 77 hours, from July 24 to 28, 2002. All nine miners were rescued.
Is Mile 9 a true story?
Inspired by true events, the movie is about a crew of nine men working in an underground mine in Appalachia when things go wrong. “It’s not based on any one event, but based on several that have happened over time,” said Kevin Sizemore, a Princeton, West Virginia native who stars in the movie.
How long is Mine 9?
1h 23m
Mine 9/Running time
How many people died in the Sago Mine disaster?
12
Sago Mine disaster
| Date | January 2, 2006 |
| Location | Sago, West Virginia |
| Cause | Coal Mine Explosion caused by an alleged lightning strike at or near the mine entrance |
| Casualties | |
|---|---|
| 12 dead |