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On April 27, 1978, collapse of a tower under construction at Willow Island killed 51 men.

Learn more:
"Wet Concrete Possible Cause of 51 Workers Falling to Death"
"County in Mourning After loss of 51 in power Plant Tragedy"
"The Victims"



April 27: Flick Amendment


On This Day in West Virginia History: April

West Virginia Archives and History