Coal Mining Disasters, 1900--2006. from the U.S. Department of the Interior to the U.S. Department of Labor. He leaves a widow and two children. During 1900--2006, a total of 11,606 underground coal mine workers died in 513 U.S. underground coal mining disasters* ( Figure ), with most disasters resulting from explosion or fire ( Table ). workers, accounting for 26% of the 73 U.S. mine worker fatalities in that year. He leaves a widow and four children. He leaves a widow and six children. when the four-member night shift crew entered the mine. An underground explosion destroyed several mine seals, which
SECOND INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 - P. 130 After encountering smoke, dust, and debris, and with no information regarding the condition of the mine, the
The coal companies sold the small chunks too, but these apparently were mined free. He leaves a widow and four children.' It was the worst mining disaster in Illinois history up to that time. July 8, 1921, Matt Shaffer, miner, age 39, single, was killed by falling rock in United States Fuel Company's Bunsen mine. January 20, 1922, John Favero, miner, age 45 years, married, was killed by a fall of coal in Peabody Coal Company's No. underground workers. 1968 explosion at the Farmington No. DOWNLOADS |
and the Darby No. The most common complaint of the miners, however, concerned their pay, and the total control which the companies had over their financial well-being. and emergency response in U.S. mining. 2 mine. wendy.koehler@illinois.gov via email, or by phone at 217-558-4925 or 217-299-8155. and/or the original MMWR paper copy for printable versions of official text, figures, and tables. 7 mine by a falling rock. August 14, 1921, Harry Rich, assistant night boss, age 35 years, married, was killed in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. This conversion might result in character translation or format errors in the HTML version. preparedness and response plan to reduce the delays and improve the quality of the response. He leaves a widow. Coal Mining in Will County, Illinois; including Fatalities. He leaves a widow and four children. Department of Health and Human Services. 8 mine. He leaves a widow and one child. October 27, 1921, Frank Thomas, miner, age 24 years, married, was killed by a fall of rock in Peabody Coal Company's No. The study shows total costs of $12,400 per accident and $674,000 per fatal accident for 1981. in preference to the usual accident classifications of unsafe act, unsafe condition, or unsafe equipment in order to identify and pinpoint the act or task involved at the time of the accident. He leaves a widow. smoke, rock, and debris by wearing his 1-hour breathing apparatus; he was found by mine rescue teams within 2 hours. Safety & Health expert in system development and implementation with 10 years in coal mining & energy. reviewed published materials and traced how events during these 2006 incidents led to the MINER Act. Examples of substandard electrical installations that might cause electric shocks are included. Available at, Light TE, Herndon RC, Guley AR, et al. July 9, 1921, George W. Johnson, laborer, age 41 years, married, and Jeremiah Flanagan, laborer, age 24 years, married, employed by Springfield District Coal Mining Company at mine No. Health and Human Services.References to non-CDC sites on the Internet are
He leaves his father and mother dependent. Because communications were cut off by
Miners thus derailed trains, burned railroad bridges, or unhooked railroad cars. December 14, 1921, Harry Barnes, miner, age 39 years, married, was killed by a fall of slate in Big Muddy Coal Company's No. This legislation strengthened provisions of the 1969 Act and
4 mine. The coal "dumps" dot the landscape. 1 Mine. 1 Mine on January 19
All rights reserved. 1 Mine on May 20, resulted in the deaths of two miners and five miners, respectively. Unfavorable record of industry for 5-year period apparently indicates lack of progressiveness and disinclination to do what is necessary to accomplish results obtained elsewhere through intelligent attack on problem. MMWR SEARCH |
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Evidence of significant long-term decline in postfatality production at six of eight underground, This Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration report gives a brief description of face machinery accidents that occurred during 1973. Mine, Kentucky Darby LLC, Holmes Mill, Harlan County, Kentucky. to correct the deficient mine seal construction
2, operated by the Spring Valley Coal Co. at Spring Valley, Bureau county. Monuments and Memorials for Illinois Coal Miners. March 18, 1922, Howard Phegley, machine helper, age 35 years, married, was electrocuted in United States Fuel Company's Middlefork mine. He leaves his mother dependent. July 8, 1921, Walter Ganclouski, loader, age 35 years, married, was electrocuted by coming in contact with a trolley wire in Southern Gem Coal Corporation's No. Most underground coal mines were concentrated in Kentucky, West
investigators determined that lightning was the most likely ignition source for the explosion
The report is primarily designed for use in the safety education and training of mining personnel, directly or indirectly involved in the production of coal in underground coal mines. 11 mine. November 5, 1921, Paul Bardos, miner, age 48 years, married, died from injuries received the day before by a fall of coal in Saline Gas Coal Company's mine. He leaves a widow. Before 2006, the number
He leaves a widow and five children. 11 mine. The following certifications are offered throughout the year. If the hand
He died before reaching the surface. (5,6). He leaves a widow. in incident reporting and emergency response. For assistance, please send e-mail to: mmwrq@cdc.gov. Henry D. Thompson, Inspector, EIGHTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. (1,438 surface mines and 675 underground mines). The mine owners retaliated in several ways against the striking miners. (8). NEC. To correct these abuses, the miners formed unions. To add to the above problems, the min ers accused the coal companies of advertising for men in Europe, so as to bring more miners into the area. During long strikes, miners' relief committees went to Chicago, Joliet, Kankakee, and elsewhere to beg for food, shoes, clothing, etc. The coal company owned the land. 1 mine when the motor on which he was riding collided with another one. 26 mine. Fatal Accidents. who was injured about two weeks ago while at work at mine No. Several unsuccessful attempts were made to locate
regulatory action. Illinois Mining Accidents 1883-1971 . He leaves a widow and four children. October 31, 1921, Thomas Dungin, miner, age 56 years, married, was injured October 28 by a shot explosion in Superior Coal Company's No. Respectfully submitted, It was created out of the various local unions then existing in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Indiana. Users are referred to the electronic PDF version (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr)
August 5, 1921, Irwin Carr, miner, age 22 years, single, was killed by a fall of rock in Indiana and Illinois Coal Corporation's No. Fatal Accidents. A number of local miners were active in the formation of the national union. August 31, 1921, John Smith, trackman, age 47 years, married, was killed in O'Gara Coal Company's No. He leaves a widow and two children. 9 mine. telephone: (202) 512-1800. He leaves a widow and two children. Virginia. As head of the nation's most powerful industrial union, Lewis founded the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) in 1936. 1 mine. 3 mine, South Wilmington. 8 mine. Many of the accidents are similar in nature and are repetitive. Mines were sunk by many companies, and towns sprang up around the mines. For example, Teresa Lenich, whose son died in a one-car accident leaving an Illinois mine after an exhausting stretch of seven-day workweeks, is pushing for state legislation that would mandate miners receive one day off per week. Conservation Inclusive Construction and Development Archive (CICADA). The following certification classes are offered semi-annually (spring and fall) in Benton, Lively Grove and Springfield locations. Danville Public Library . Available at. Although born in Iowa, Lewis spent several years mining coal in Panama, Illinois. explosions in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Alabama
57 mine. Within these divisions, the office: regulates the mining industry throughout the State of Illinois, regulates the possession, use, and storage of explosives, Springfield, Illinois, FIRST INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 - P. 121. Health (NIOSH) and other technical specialists, recreate specific conditions to measure and evaluate outcomes. Coal mining left a heritage in the area. July 28, 1921, Roy Smith, motorman, age 26 years, married, was killed by being run over by a motor in Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company's Orient mine. The second 2006 incident occurred on January 19 at the Alma No. Contact GPO for current prices. March 13, 1922, Jacob Campbell, miner, age 51 years, married, died from injuries received one week previous in United States Fuel Company's Vermilion mine by a fall of coal. 24 mine. The sites that drop out of live feeds daily will no lo. Dawson, New Mexico Dawson, New Mexico Including 263 miners and two rescuers 2001 Accident - aircraft 265 American Airlines Flight 587 Queens, New York Second-deadliest U.S. aviation accident, and deadliest in New York City. November 22, 1921, James Fahey, laborer, age 54 years, married, employed by United Electric Coal Company at mine No. He leaves a widow and three children. December 22, 1921, Rod Johnson, miner, age 36 years, married, was killed by falling clod in Breese-Trenton Coal Company's mine. of pages found at these sites. FigureReturn to top. (2). They found that the average miner made only $379.44 in a year. Volume II: coal mines, 1959--1998. 1, Aracoma Coal Company, Inc., Stollings, Logan County, West Virginia. The coal mining "boom" in the northern fields of Illinois really dates from 1864. Respectfully submitted, In 1890, the United Mine Workers of America was formed. He leaves a widow and six children. The report describes a computer-based accident cost indicator model (ACIM) for estimating tangible costs of occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the U.S. mining industry. He leaves a widow and one child. He leaves a widow and two dependent children. 1 Mine. February 9, 1922, Harold Moore, trip rider, age 21 years, single, died from injuries sustained two days before in Benton Coal Mining Company's No. Respectfully submitted, The Coal Mines in Illinois Viewer illustrates a general depiction of underground mining in the state and will help determine the proximity of coal mines and underground industrial mines to your home or business. John Mitchell was blacklisted for his actions during the 1894 strike. 2 mine. Accident A very deplorable accident occurred at the Breese Trenton Mining Company's mine at Breese, Clinton county, Saturday morning, December 22, 1906, whereby six men lost their lives when descending on the cage to their working places. Assumption. Fatalities at Indiana coal mines, 1934--1938, Explosions in Illinois coal mines, 1883--1932, Summary of some selected underground coal-mine-face-machinery fatalities-1973, Fatal and nonfatal electrical accidents in coal mines. Some men went to work in other states, others fished, hunted, or worked for area farmers or villages. The UMW was the nation's earliest and most successful industrial union, and it was the nation's largest union for several decades following 1900. The MINER Act requires mine operators to develop and maintain a
In 1907 alone, 692 miners died in four mine explosions in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Alabama ( 6 ). 2006 incidents were investigated at both the state and federal level. of the Interior, Bureau of Mines; 1960. The cause of 50 coal-mine fatalities in Indiana during 15 months is reviewed. 1 mine. Please follow the instructions below for using the viewer and linking to additional map products that contain more information. John G. Millhouse, Inspector. November 4, 1921, Lois Pisoni, miner, age 49 years, married, was killed in Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company's mine "A" by coming in contact with a trolley wire. Historical summary of coal-mine explosions in the United States, 1810--1958. October 26, 1921, Charley Stuebe, miner, age 62 years, married, was killed by a fall of rock in United States Fuel Company's No. Miners complained that the coal companies did not supply them with adequate rails, cars, lumber, or fresh air. The coal boom of the late 1860s went hand in hand with the development of an extensive railroad network that allowed coal companies to ship their products cheaply to large markets in the rapidly growing industrial cities. 109-236 (S 2803). 7 mine on November 5. His body was crushed into a pulp. disasters* (Figure), with most disasters resulting from explosion or fire (Table). 4 mine. Closing Illinois coal plant would cut pollution but cost some towns that have a stake in it If the Prairie State coal plant owned by municipal utilities in Winnetka, Naperville, Batavia and other . Coal Fatality Data 1900-2022; Metal/Nonmetal Fatality Data 1900-2022; Mine Disaster Investigations Since 2000; CONTACT
The difficulties of organizing men with different languages and customs, who had strong opposing religious and national prejudices were immense; yet the miners banded together to improve their miserable condition. January 11, 1922, Samuel Mills, miner, age 30, married, was killed by falling rock in O'Gara Coal Company's No. He leaves a widow and one child. ID No. He leaves a widow and four children. January 13, 1922, Cecil Ettinger, laborer, age 20 years, married, was killed at Peabody Coal Company's No. A Braidwood miner, born in Bohemia who later moved to Chicago, became the Mayor of Chicago. Washington, DC:
Brucite. The two miners who were finishing construction work died of blunt
During a 5-month period in 2006, three underground coal mining incidents in the United States resulted in the deaths
He leaves a widow and one child. Respectfully submitted, March 1, 1922, Charles Monetti, shot firer, age 27 years, married, died from injuries received February 21 from a shot explosion in Springfield District Coal Mining Company's No. P. 269 Fatal accidents with related industries. This descriptive summary is based on Federal coal mine inspectors' reports of face machinery fatalities for the year 1973. He leaves a widow and one child. The descendants of miners still live in old mining communities, but many know little of their past history. The various immigrant groups were also a handicap of sorts. September 12, 1921, George Vuckorick, timberman, age 29 years, married, died from injuries received two days before by an explosion of gas in Consolidated Coal Company's No. It also should be of value for evaluating and proposing safety criteria for reducing fatalities. It seems that a quantity of gas had accumulated in an entry some 200 yards south of the main shaft during the night, and,
In addition, the inability of trapped miners to communicate with rescuers during the Sago disaster led to another feature in the MINER Act. September 29, 1921, John Schwalb, miner, age 41 years, married, was killed by falling slate in Glendale Coal Company's mine. inrush of toxic gases or water from old mine workings), and 6) other
December 2, 1921, James Chadwick, miner, age 40 years, married, was killed by falling slate in Superior Coal Company's No. He leaves his mother dependent. He leaves a widow and one child. He leaves a widow and two children. The coal mining "boom" in the northern fields of Illinois really dates from 1864. Respectfully submitted, 2 Mine, Northern Illinois Coal Company No. Violators could be sent to jail. March 16, 1922, Fred Cooper, miner, age 30 years, married, was killed by a fall of slate in Bissel Coal Company's mine. The force of the explosion broke foam concrete block walls and propelled dust, dirt, and debris toward the mine entrance, killing one miner instantly and
1, was killed. F. J. Devlin, Inspector, FIFTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 - Pgs. 1 mine. 4 mine. November 15, 1921, G. B. Barnett, miner, age 61 years, married, was instantly killed by a fall of coal in Equitable Coal Company's mine. Analysis of the accidents indicates that both labor and management are negligent in recognizing and eliminating the more obvious hazards associated with the operation of this equipment. It also should be of value for evaluating and proposing safety criteria for reducing fatalities. 46-08791. Deceased attempted to light his lamp and the match head flew into an open keg of powder, causing an explosion. These mines included 2,113 active coal mines
2 mine by a fall of slate at his working place. He leaves a widow and five children. Orient Mine. 2001. + $4.82 shipping. He leaves a widow and two children. They had many complaints about their occupation. Richard C. Berg, Director
In February, 1883, seventy-four miners were killed in the "Diamond Mine Disaster," when water from melting snow on the surface suddenly poured into the mine, drowning the men working below. 1 mine. 2 mine. DeMarchi J. 1
Respectfully submitted, He leaves a widow and two children. He leaves a widow. 2 mine. Around the town of Braidwood, a farmer struck coal while drilling a well for water. March 11, 1922, Camillio Baruella, trip rider, age 21 years, single, died from injuries received two days previous by being caught between pit cars in mine No. After 1880, however, more and more miners came from southern and eastern Europe--mainly Italians, Bohemians, and Poles. (9). A favorite tactic was the "blacklist." The coroner's jury rendered a verdict of accidental death. Thomas English, Inspector. No one witness the accident. United States. HOME |
the breathing apparatus must supply at least 2 hours of oxygen per miner and must be spaced no more than 30 minutes
sources, an account of a coal mine tragedy that is probably unparalleled among the mine disasters of the state that have been officially recorded is related. 160, 161 2 mine. The best way to reduce fatal accidents of this kind is to design workable and acceptable canopies which would greatly reduce the number of injuries to the head, neck, and chest. October 31, 1921, John Piprek, miner, age 37 years, married, died from injuries received three days before in Shoal Creek Coal Company's mine by a fall of coal. Available at. He leaves a widow. Did you know that John L. Lewis worked in the northern fields? The Coal Mines in Illinois Viewer illustrates a general depiction of underground mining in the state and will help determine the proximity of coal mines and underground industrial mines to your home or business. Things that a student might want to "look up":What is the population of Braidwood, Ill. now? The issue, however, was settled and the Chinese never arrived. He leaves a widow and three children. 1 mine. Sago Mine, Wolf
November 14, 1921, John Wieslka, trip rider, age 32 years, married, was crushed to death between motor and coal rib in Bell and Zollar Mining Company's No. February 6, 1922, John Morris, cager, age 52 years, single, was killed in Wenona Coal Company's mine. Congress subsequently passed an emergency supplemental appropriation to accelerate implementation of
In Braidwood in 1889, the state militia conducted a house-to-house search for weapons. Miners sometimes tossed garbage into the shafts, and company property often caught fire during the strikes. Under the MINER Act, mine operators must provide caches of self-contained breathing apparatus along escapeways;
He leaves a widow and two children. Find your nearest vaccination location at Many of the disasters during 1900--2006 led to new legislation (Figure)
March 11, 1922, John Marusak, miner, age 50 years, married, was run over by a pit car and killed in Superior Coal Company's No. December 13, 1921, Joe Paskavich, trapper, age 16 years, single, was run over and killed by a motor in Valier Coal Company's mine. 6 2.8 194 8.0 30.8 90 COAL - MINE FATALITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. Contact | Illinois Coal & Coal Mining History & Genealogy Kankakee County, Illinois Featuring Coal Mining Kankakee County is a county located in the northern part of the state of Illinois. CAPITANE August 24, 1910, Ernesto Capitane, of Torino, laborer, age 24 years, single, was killed instantly by a fall of rock in the Wilmington Coal Mining and Manufacturing Company's mine, Torino, Will county.Deceased was cleaning up a roadway during the suspension of work and while performing this work a rock fell on him with the . For more information on these certifications contact
He leaves a widow and one child. February 21, 1922, Limmie Kelly, driver, age 21 years, married, fell off the cage while being hoisted out of Cameron Coal Company's mine and was killed. February 22, 1922, Joe Burtucci, shot firer, age 54 years, married, was killed in Springfield District Coal Company's No. of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (1977 Act). an underground coal mine. Eleven of the 12 died of carbon monoxide
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10 Mine, Panther Creek Mines, Incorporated, No. afternoon to attend the funeral of the late Robert McKinnon. Effective May 1, 2013, there is a $50.00 fee for each application submitted. DISCLAIMER |
He leaves his mother dependent. December 7, 1921, Joe McAdams, mine examiner, age 34 years, married, was killed by gas explosion in Smith-Lohr Coal Company's mine. March 24, 1922, Alex. March 9, 1922, George Moslowski, miner, age 30, married, died from injuries received the previous day by a fall of coal in Standard Oil Company's No. October 23, 1921, Con Perry, face boss, age 38 years, married, died from injuries received four days before in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. -- With the words "Here goes nothing," Barney Nagree jumped into the coal shaft at
Strikebreakers, or "scabs," are workers hired by the company to replace those who are striking. Alphabetical list of Illinois coal mining fatalities for 1917. He leaves a widow and one child. At approximately 6:30 a.m., 30 minutes after the 13 members of the No. Progress made in accident prevention in recent years is reviewed. The Braidwood area coal was shipped mostly to Chicago. The American Federation of Labor (AFL) had refused to undertake an organizing campaign within the mass production industries. approximately 1,000 feet beyond the site of the explosion, donned their 1-hour self-contained breathing apparatus and attempted to
18 mine by an explosion of dynamite shots. For more information on these certifications contact wendy.koehler@illinois.gov via email, or by phone at 217-558-4925 or 217-299-8155. Three other miners died of carbon monoxide poisoning while trying to
September 27, 1921, Pete Sadowski, miner, age not given, married, died from blood poison as a result of an injury to . Reported by: KM Kowalski-Trakofler, PhD, DW Alexander, PhD, MJ Brnich Jr, LJ McWilliams, MS, Office of Mine Safety and Health
In refusing to work, the men tried to create a shortage of coal. November 14, 1921, Peter W. Slagel, miner, age 59 years, widower, was killed by a cage in Illinois Coal and Coke Corporation's No. March 23, 1922, Louis Leitard, miner, age 41 years, married, was killed by a fall of coal in Peabody Coal Company's No. GREAT HAYWOOD MOTOR CAR ACCIDENT DISASTER 9 MARCH 1905 NR RUGELEY, CANNOCK. Authors: Miller, A U Publication Date: Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1934 Research Org. He leaves a widow. Deceased was making a flying coupling when he was caught between two cars. Illinois Coal Mine Fatalities 1922 Transcribed for Genealogy Trails by L. Brandau. He leaves a widow and one child. On Aug. 15, 1883 he was united in marriage at Macon, Mo. During these years a total of 33 persons were killed while operating scoops and tractors, primarily in coal seams ranging from 27 to 48 inches in thickness. MINE ACCIDENT. 1909 Accident - coal mine 259 Cherry Mine disaster Cherry, Illinois 1932 Tropical cyclone 257 1932 San . . 9 GenealogyTrails.com. 11 mine by falling coal. Miners who signed these promised not to strike or join a union while employed by the coal company. August 8, 1921, Josh Skinner, miner, age 53 years, married, was killed by falling clod in Abbey Coal Corporation's mine. December 16, 1921, Frank Linkus, miner, age 19 years, single was killed by a shot explosion in Jones Brothers Coal and Mining Company's No. However, the two groups merged in 1954, becoming the AFL-CIO as we know it today. At times, men who refused to buy from the company store were dismissed. 14 mine. Federal law mandates reporting of mining-related incidents that can result in loss of life, such as an explosion or fire in
fall/bump (i.e., fall of roof rock or outward bursting of walls in an underground work area), 5) inundation (i.e., usually an
in cases where a loss of life or injury by accident in the mine. A conveyor belt that removed coal from the mine caught on fire. Alma No. September 26, 1921, Frank Trasp, trip rider, age 25 years, single, caught between the motor and rib and killed in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. Beckley,
went below again, and at this writing is still in the mine, searching for the remaining man. He leaves a widow and one child. Chicago IL 60605 Terms of use
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8 mine. January 14, 1922, Costine Gozdek, miner, age 49 years, married, died from injuries received the day before in Franklin Coal and Coke Company's No. While on strike, the miners had to rely on their savings (usually very meager, if they had any), their gardens, farm animals, and charity. Note:Richard Joyce teaches history at Wilmington High School, Wilmington, Illinois. Please follow the instructions below for using the viewer and linking to additional map products that contain more information. 1920-1924 33. Miners used lumber to prop up the roof where they worked, but often huge rocks would fall, thus trapping, injuring, or killing them. The funeral services of Robert McKinnon who died yesterday will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday
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