Near Helper in Carbon County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Willow Creek Mine Explosion

In Loving Memory

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

1. Willow Creek Mine Explosion Marker

Inscription. On July 31, 2000, at approximately 11:48 p.m. an explosion and fire rocked the Willow Creek Mine taking the lives of Shane Stansfield and Cory Jordon Nielson and sending 8 other miners to the hospital. The explosion marked the end of a short and troubled life for the Willow Creek Mine. It was sealed and reclaimed following this tragic accident.

Erected 2010 by E. Clampus Vitus, Matt Warner Chapter 1900.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 31, 2000.

Location. 39° 43.909′ N, 110° 52.222′ W. Marker is near Helper, Utah, in Carbon County. It is on U.S. 6 half a mile north of U.S. 191, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Helper UT 84526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Canyon Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Carbon Plant (a few steps from this marker); Castle Gate Mine Disaster (a few steps from this marker); Utah's Coal Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); Pleasant Valley Coal Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Carbon Fuel Company #2 Mine (approx. 2.7

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miles away); Rolapp / Royal (approx. 2.7 miles away); Rainbow Inn (approx. 2.8 miles away); WPA - PWA (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helper.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

2. Willow Creek Mine Explosion Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018

3. Willow Creek Mine Explosion Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,760 times since then and 127 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.