Labor History in 2:00

February 26 - The Flood at Buffalo Creek


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On this day in labor history the year was 1972, marking the day of the Buffalo Creek Flood in West Virginia. 

The Pittson Coal Company’s coal waste impoundment dam failed during heavy rain causing more than 130 million gallons of water and coal waste to flood the valley below.

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Labor History in 2:00By The Rick Smith Show