Data has been recorded and documented that in the United States alone 717 mining disasters have occurred with incidents with five or more fatalities. This data does not reflect incidental accidents
In 1910, following a decade in which the number of coal mining fatalities exceeded 2,000 annually, Congress established the Bureau Of Mines as a new agency in the Department of the Interior. The Bureau was charged with there responsibility of conducting research and reducing accidents in the coal mining industry.However, Congress did not empower the federal inspectors to enter and inspect mines until 1941.Congress authorized the formulation of the first code of federal regulations for mine safety in 1947.
Rita MacNeil - Working Man,
Dedicated To TheSix Brave Souls Trapped Underground In A Utah Coal Mines. Click the arrow to listen to a beautiful song.
This is the capsule that was used to rescue 9 miners in the Quecreek Mine Rescue, July 29, 2002. It symbolizes the importance of mine rescue and mine rescue teams,their skills,determination, their devotion. Our thanks to all.
This eternal flame is dedicated to all the coal miner's who have lost their lives in mining accidents.
God bless the coal miner.
Falls of ground remain the greatest single hazard faced by underground miners. They caused nearly 50% of fatal injuries. When coal is first mined, large pillars coal are left to support the rock between the mine and surface. When these pillars are removed, the ground collapses.
The Dangers of Coal Mining
Black Lung kills 1500 Miners a year.
Read about Black lung: HERE
Kentucky Coal Miners
Where They Worked And Lived
