https://www.wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/013682https://www.wvhistoryonview.org/image/013682.jpgHavaco Coal Mining Disaster, Havaco, McDowell County, W. Va.1946/01/15Counties--McDowell.Coal mines and mining--West Virginia--Havaco.Coal mine accidents--West Virginia--Havaco.Coal miners--West Virginia--Havaco.On January 15, 1946, one of the 37 injured miners is being rescued. During that coal mining disaster in Havaco, McDowell County West Virginia, 37 coal miners were injured and 15 were killed.West Virginia History OnView