Bulletin 586. 9 Mine in West Virginia resulted in the deaths of 78 miners and led to 1) passage of Privacy Statement. The sole survivor Miners were paid for the larger pieces that remained above the screen. in 1910 of the U.S. Bureau of Mines, an agency specifically authorized to conduct mine safety and health research. 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. He leaves a widow and four children. 58 mine by a shot explosion. The mine owners retaliated in several ways against the striking miners. 2 mine. 2 hours of protection in the event of a prolonged escape. Open file report, 5 January-28 October 1983, Summary of some selected underground coal-mine-face-machinery fatalities-1973, Analysis of fatalities related to scoops and tractors in underground bituminous coal mines, 1971-1973. such incidents is required and, if so, initiates the investigation within 24 hours. If a miner's hand slides over the cone, the miner is going in the correct direction. For more information on these certifications contact 1 mine. February 22, 1922, Joseph Venegonia, laborer, age 17 years, single, was run over and killed by a pit car in Consolidated Coal Company's mine No. 37 No. He leaves a widow and three children. 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. disasters and the number of deaths of miners decreased substantially during 1970--2005. 2006 (MINER Act) (1), which amended the Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to improve safety, health, preparedness, vaccines.gov. Burial will be made in the Oak Hill cemetery. 8 mine. Storm caused an additional 67 deaths and ~US$7 billion in damage across the Caribbean. Seventy-four percent of the fatal injuries involved crushing of the head, neck, or chest while tramming in areas of restricted clearance and poor visibility. 18 mine. and Fertil. 58 mine. January 20, 1922, John Favero, miner, age 45 years, married, was killed by a fall of coal in Peabody Coal Company's No. Available at, Mine Safety Technology and Training Commission. 17 mine. January 28, 1922, George Gillespie, miner, age 52 years, married, was killed in Pocahontas Mining Company's mine by a fall of coal. The 2006 coal mine disasters were the stimulus for the MINER Act Full Record . December 13, 1921, Julius Reimler, laborer, age 47 years, married, was killed in Donk Brothers Coal and Coke Company's No. October 26, 1921, Charley Stuebe, miner, age 62 years, married, was killed by a fall of rock in United States Fuel Company's No. : Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC (USA) . Fire started in the mine of the Illinois Hocking Washed Coal Co. About this date fire caused by spontaneous combustion of, About this date fire destroyed the engine and boiler house, One man was killed by a fall of slate and coal at. 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. approximately 1,000 feet beyond the site of the explosion, donned their 1-hour self-contained breathing apparatus and attempted to Author: William Waugh Adams ISBN: Format: PDF Release: 1926 Language: en View Comparative accident rates in various industries Continued Number of hours worked by all employees 131 , 090 , 233 18,043 , 519 48 , 449 , 690 22 . In concert with several sympathetic unions, Lewis and the UMWA went ahead with great success despite being expelled from the AFL. Anyone, 6monthsof age and older, is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. 17 mine. As a result, the trapped One of the most distressing of the appalling adventures connected with mining operations has taken place afc a colliery near Pontypridd, in South Wales. John G. Millhouse, Inspector. It was the worst mining disaster in Illinois history up to that time. November 23, 1921 James E. Oliver, timberman, age 24 years, single, died from injuries received by falling slate in Cameron Coal Company's mine five days previous. 9 mine by being struck with a cable which had broken while being used to pull empty cars to tipple. At approximately 6:30 a.m., 30 minutes after the 13 members of the No. 18 mine by an explosion of dynamite shots. MARION, ILL. Sept. 24 -- Special Telegram. It seems that a quantity of gas had accumulated in an entry some 200 yards south of the main shaft during the night, and, Illinois Coal Mine Fatalities August 31, 1921, John Smith, trackman, age 47 years, married, was killed in O'Gara Coal Company's No. Most miners were unemployed during summer months, when the demand for heat decreased. coal mine disasters with multiple fatalities were thought to be permanently on the decline. October 10, 1921, Walter Kewalla, loader, age 28 years, single, came in contact with the trolley wire and was electrocuted in Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company's Orient mine. In the mid-1870s, it was the most important coal town in northern Illinois. W. L. Morgan, Inspector. 58 mine. All rights reserved. 11 mine. The report includes studies performed to expand the scope of the ACIM to all mining sectors and validation of ACIM cost element estimation algorithms with actual costs of mining-related injuries and illnesses. Unheeding the warnings of the men, he attempted to reach the spot where it was known one victim still remained. He leaves a widow. Fatality ratings for principal coal-mining States are compared from 1931--33 and causes of deaths in Kentucky are analyzed with especial emphasis on 1933. August 31, 1921, a gas explosion occurred in Harrisburg Colliery Company's Harco mine, in which twelve men lost their lives. Denver, CO: Royalton Mining Accident, October 27, 1914 (website) (?). 9 mine by falling rock. and Health Administration; 2007. Using MSHA reports, NIOSH researchers 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. One of the most common methods used to force the miners to return to work was the threat to fire them and bring in "strikebreakers." | He leaves a widow and three children. Effective May 1, 2013, there is a $50.00 fee for each application submitted. returned to their work area, erected a barricade, and awaited rescue. to mine safety in the United States, engaging the public, industry, and government and resulting in legislative and Until the 2006 incidents, underground The two fatal accidents occurred in the following manner: August 24, 1921, I. Hubbard, employed by the Albion Shale Brick Co., at Albion, as a shale loader, was working in the pit when some clay fell on him, knocked his head against the car he was loading, breaking his jaw in four places. (3). SECOND INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 - P. 130 February 6, 1922, John Morris, cager, age 52 years, single, was killed in Wenona Coal Company's mine. Companies sometimes paid in "scrip," which was taken in trade only at the company store. Transcribed for Genealogy Trails by L. Brandau, Forty-First Annual Coal Report of Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals 1922 The Council sat at 1.45 p.m. Present-Messrs W. Jeffries (County Chairman), T. R. Chesterman, E. A. January 10, 1922, Christ Gerling, laborer, age 66 years, married, was killed by pit cars in Donk Brothers Coal and Coke Company's No. (6). L. No. (2). The CAUSE OF DEATH was as follows. These courses are held inthree locations Benton, Lively Grove, and Springfield and are free of charge. He was employed as a Rock Duster and had had 7 years experience at this mine. Historical mining disasters. In 1907 alone, 692 miners died in four mine These accident categories were selected. 2 mine. He leaves a widow and two children. The second 2006 incident occurred on January 19 at the Alma No. (8). The funeral services of Robert McKinnon who died yesterday will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday If the miners quit work or went on strike, the company could evict them from the homes. September 23, 1921, William McIntosh, timberman, age 52 years, married, was killed by a fall of slate in Donk Brothers Coal and Coke Company's No. He leaves his mother dependent. 4 mine by being caught between a car and coal rib. He leaves a widow and seven children. December 14, 1921, Harry Barnes, miner, age 39 years, married, was killed by a fall of slate in Big Muddy Coal Company's No. 1 mine. Deceased, at the time, was a member of the rescue team who were exploring that portion of the mine in which the explosion of gas occurred on the 31st day of August, when, through some disarrangement of his breathing apparatus, he was overcome by afterdamp. All three incidents received nationwide attention, particularly the Sago Mine disaster, which occurred on January Chicago IL 60605 December 22, 1921, Rod Johnson, miner, age 36 years, married, was killed by falling clod in Breese-Trenton Coal Company's mine. 450 S Michigan Ave, AUD 540 57 mine. September 9, 1921, Eli Gillham, miner, age 30 years, married, was killed in Groveland Coal Company's No. escape. Most mining towns were "company towns." December 22, 1921, Robert Burnett, trip rider, age 21 years, single, was crushed to death between car and rib in Bell and Zollar Mining Company's No. He leaves a widow and seven children. For the next 50 years, thousands of people came into Will, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties to seek their livelihood in the coal mines. 1 mine. Health and Safety Academy; 1997:34--44. Arlington, VA: US Department of Labor, Mine Safety realistic training, professional emergency response and rescue capability, and development of a safety culture in mining Alphabetical list of Illinois coal mining fatalities for 1917. and/or the original MMWR paper copy for printable versions of official text, figures, and tables. 11 mine. and dying. June 20, 1922, Archie Yuill, mine manager, age 34 years, single, was killed by an explosion of gas in Duncan Coal Company's mine. An explosion of gas in the mine of the Glenridge Coal Co. Orient Mine He leaves his mother dependant. 7 mine. 3 mine. MSHA News Release Posted: [June 17, 2022] WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration has proposed nearly $1.2 million in civil penalties to M-Class Mining LLC, a Macedonia, Illinois, coal mine operator.MSHA cited the operator for continuing to operate the . January 4, 1922, William Shuneman, timberman, age 34 years, married, was killed in Harrisburg Colliery Company's Harco mine by a fall of rock. Pana, Ill., March 17. Sago Mine, Wolf Coal Fatality Data 1900-2022; Metal/Nonmetal Fatality Data 1900-2022; Mine Disaster Investigations Since 2000; Respectfully submitted, February 26, 1922, Gus Melzer, shot firer, age 26 years, married, and Ernest Eggerman, shot firer, age 36 years, married, died from injuries received from a shot explosion on February 21 in Springfield District Coal Company's No. Miners also had the expense of getting their tools sharpened, and they had to buy oil for their lamps which provided the only light underground. The legal description lists this as : Kankakee County - Essex - Township 31 North, Range 9 East, Section 8, NW SW NW. MSHA Chromite Chromium Ore. Clay Ceramic Refractory Mnls. Deceased jumped off motor while in motion to turn the switch. Coal-mine fatalities in Kentucky in 1931, 1932, and 1933, Review of coal-mine fatalities in Indiana during the last 3 months of 1932 and the calendar year 1933, Analysis of economic impact of fatal/nonfatal accidents in surface coal and metal/nonmetal mines. Available at, Conti R, Chasko L, Wiehagen W, Lazzara C. Fire response preparedness for underground mines. The occurrence of The most important of these was the Chicago, Wilmington, and Vermillion Coal Company, which was formed in 1866 by rich investors from Boston and Chicago. 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. 41.14 N, 87.86 W As of 2000, the population was 103,833 and in 2010 the population . He leaves a widow and three children. also incorporated new mandates for all noncoal mines. As head of the nation's most powerful industrial union, Lewis founded the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) in 1936. He leaves his father and mother dependent. He leaves a widow and three children. telephone: (202) 512-1800. at the St. Vincents hospital at 1 o'clock today. of the group of Sago miners told rescuers that some miners thought their self-contained breathing apparatus was not Deceased attempted to light his lamp and the match head flew into an open keg of powder, causing an explosion. Explosive gas was present in some mines and many miners were injured or killed by blasts. The 2006 9 mine. Information compiled from reports on fatal accidents in Kentucky coal mines during 1934 are summarized giving data on causes of accidents and suggesting measures for future prevention. 2006 incidents were investigated at both the state and federal level. 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. The pioneer miners of the 1860s and 1870s were mostly native Americans or immigrants from northern Europe--Irish, English, Scotch, Welsh, German, French, and Belgian. Health (NIOSH) and other technical specialists, recreate specific conditions to measure and evaluate outcomes. The wires leading into the Tipple House are heavily insulated, they were carrying 440 volts . Federal law mandates reporting of mining-related incidents that can result in loss of life, such as an explosion or fire in In 1976, two explosions at the Scotia Mine in Kentucky resulted in the deaths of 26 miners and rescuers and led to passage Fatal Accidents. December 7, 1921, Andy Pich, loader, age 35 years, widower, was killed by a fall of coal in Bell and Zollar Mining Company's mine. October 1, 1921, Joe Domick, miner, age 54 years, married, was killed in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. He leaves a widow. He leaves a widow. 14 mine. However, the frequency and severity of underground coal mining workers, accounting for 26% of the 73 U.S. mine worker fatalities in that year. Dr. Henry Merkel, of Wilmington He leaves a widow and one child. In order for a miner to have his name on the memorial he had to have died in a coal mine accident or from injuries received in a coal mine accident in Carbon County. July18, 1921, Bert Sewell, electrician helper, age 21 years, married, was thrown off cage and fell to bottom of shaft and was instantly killed in Big Creek Coals Company mine No. Things that a student might want to "look up":What is the population of Braidwood, Ill. now? Mine, Kentucky Darby LLC, Holmes Mill, Harlan County, Kentucky. They picked and shoveled the coal for ten hours a day, loaded it on small cars, and pushed them to an area where mules would pull them to the cage to be hauled to the surface. Respectfully submitted, 58 Mine, Consolidated Coal Company's Lake Creek Mine, Chicago, Wilmington & Franklin Coal Company, Saline County Coal Corporation No. force trauma near one of the destroyed mine seals. Martin Bolt, Assistant Director ABOUT MMWR | Virginia, and Pennsylvania. He leaves a widow and four children. wendy.koehler@illinois.gov via email or by phone, 217-299-8155. ever adopted in the United States, and 2) creation of the Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration (MESA), a September 29, 1921, John Schwalb, miner, age 41 years, married, was killed by falling slate in Glendale Coal Company's mine. I HERBY CERTIFY, that I attended deceased from Oct. 13 1922 to Oct. 27, 1922. that I last saw him alive on document.write(cy). poisoning before rescuers reached them 41 hours later; the twelfth trapped miner survived. August 22, 1921, James Isaacs, machine helper, age 22 years, single, was killed in Sanford Coal Company's mine by a mining machine. October 27, 1921, John Morris, miner, age 20 years, single, was killed by coming in contact with a trolley wire in Consolidated Coal Company's Lake Creek mine. Fatal Accidents. Braidwood once had 8,000 people and was the second largest city in Will County. 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. 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