26 mine. Historical summary of coal-mine explosions in the United States, 1810--1958. 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 . He leaves a widow and two children. Montgomery County, Illinois Coal Mine Fatalities. MINE ACCIDENT. Strikebreakers, or "scabs," are workers hired by the company to replace those who are striking. February 13, 1922, George Zizich, miner, age 38 years, single, was killed in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. afternoon to attend the funeral of the late Robert McKinnon. The Mine Safety and Training Division issues certificates of competency to underground and surface coal miners. Within these divisions, the office: regulates the mining industry throughout the State of Illinois, regulates the possession, use, and storage of explosives, 196, 197 Thomas P. Back, Inspector, FOURTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. January 10, 1922, Christ Gerling, laborer, age 66 years, married, was killed by pit cars in Donk Brothers Coal and Coke Company's No. He leaves a widow and two children. 6 2.8 194 8.0 30.8 90 COAL - MINE FATALITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. In refusing to work, the men tried to create a shortage of coal. All three incidents received nationwide attention, particularly the Sago Mine disaster, which occurred on January (4). December 19, 1921, Andrew Anderson, shot firer, age 26 years, married, and Charles Powell, shot firer, age 29 years, married, were killed by powder explosion caused by firing dead holes in Slogo Coal Company's mine. The underground work was dangerous, dirty, and often damp. This legislation contains provisions to 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 . Reported by: KM Kowalski-Trakofler, PhD, DW Alexander, PhD, MJ Brnich Jr, LJ McWilliams, MS, Office of Mine Safety and Health 24 mine. 109-236 (S 2803). disasters* (Figure), with most disasters resulting from explosion or fire (Table). February 14, 1922, William O. Franklin, Miner, age 42 years, single, was killed in Madison Coal Corporation's Crystal mine by a fall of rock. samples is included. Around the town of Braidwood, a farmer struck coal while drilling a well for water. Son of William Josiah & Elsie Earline (Garver) Bryant Married Beverly J. Tope on August 10, 1957, in Carbondale, IL Member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church Children: Richard Bryant. mine safety and health regulations, including those relating to explosion prevention, fire prevention and protection, and [The Black Diamond, Vol. 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. 1. 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. Johnson leaves his mother dependent. He leaves a widow. 10 Mine, Panther Creek Mines, Incorporated, No. Type 508 Accommodation and the title of the report in the subject line of e-mail. He leaves a widow and three children. 1. Progress made in accident prevention in recent years is reviewed. These representatives passed laws favored by the miners--laws dealing with safety, company stores, and fairness in pay. A favorite tactic was the "blacklist." Deceased was emptying powder into a partly filled keg when his lamp fell into the keg, igniting the powder, burning him so badly that he died as stated above. November 5, 1921, Harold Short, loader, age 23 years, married, was killed in Willis Coal and Mining Company's No. URL addresses listed in MMWR were current as of January 16, 1922, Dominic Deright, driver, age 20 years, single, was caught between a car and rib and killed in Shoal Creek Coal Company's mine. It seems that a quantity of gas had accumulated in an entry some 200 yards south of the main shaft during the night, and, Since miners were poor and often unemployed, few of them could afford payment of regular dues to support their organization. Improving mine safety technology and training: establishing U.S. global leadership. 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. (1,438 surface mines and 675 underground mines). In 1890, the United Mine Workers of America was formed. He leaves a widow. Deceased was mining off a standing shot when a coal slip gave way, striking him, causing injuries from which he died a few hours later. Braidwood once had 8,000 people and was the second largest city in Will County. Robert M. Medill, Director The third 2006 incident occurred on May 20 at the Darby No. This legislation strengthened provisions of the 1969 Act and Fatal Accidents. January 13, 1922, Cecil Ettinger, laborer, age 20 years, married, was killed at Peabody Coal Company's No. coal mine disasters with multiple fatalities were thought to be permanently on the decline. (5,6). 2 and resulted in the deaths of 12 miners. Superintendent Davis headed the first rescue party that went down into the poisonous chambers of the mine after the dead The coal "dumps" dot the landscape. November 29, 1921, Mark Wanless, miner, age 26 years, single, was killed by falling slate in Big Muddy Coal Company's No. 1 mine. The MINER Act also calls for installation and maintenance He leaves a widow and one child. Anyone, 6monthsof age and older, is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. MSHA He leaves a widow. Under the MINER Act, mine operators must provide caches of self-contained breathing apparatus along escapeways; He leaves a widow and two children. It was created out of the various local unions then existing in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Indiana. Historical mining disasters. He leaves a widow. December 13, 1921, Julius Reimler, laborer, age 47 years, married, was killed in Donk Brothers Coal and Coke Company's No. Things that a student might want to "look up":What is the population of Braidwood, Ill. now? These "boom towns" exploded in size as miners flocked in from eastern states (especially Pennsylvania) and from Europe. The deceased miners ranged in age He leaves his mother dependent. Deceased had helped his brother tamp a shot and went back to their powder box, arriving there just as his brother's lamp fell into the keg of powder, causing an explosion which resulted in his death. He leaves five children. underground workers. to correct the deficient mine seal construction Regulators felt miners needed to be provided with sufficient quantities of breathing apparatus to give them at least April 20, 1890 -- The coal mining "boom" in the northern fields of Illinois really dates from 1864. In 1902, he was called to the White House by President Theodore Roosevelt to help mediate a strike of Pennsylvania miners. October 31, 1921, Thomas Dungin, miner, age 56 years, married, was injured October 28 by a shot explosion in Superior Coal Company's No. 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. Available at, Murray KA, Pogue CW, Stahlhut RW, et al. During the year two fatal and 125 non-fatal accidents occurred in the various industries embraced in this report. Cement. (7). May 27, 1922, Duncan Thompson, Jr., miner, age 30 years, married, was killed in Never-Seen Coal Company's mine by a fall of rock. Some of these are shown here. January 20, 1922, John Favero, miner, age 45 years, married, was killed by a fall of coal in Peabody Coal Company's No. went to the Tipple House to investigate why all the machinery was not running and found Mr. Chvatal laying across the heater, The miners used many tactics to achieve their goals. He leaves a widow and one child. 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. Henry D. Thompson, Inspector, EIGHTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. CARR August 5, 1921 17, Irwin Carr, of Coffeen, miner, age 22 years, single, was killed by a fall of rock in Indiana and Illinois Coal Corporation's No. 8 mine by a fall of slate. In 1976, two explosions at the Scotia Mine in Kentucky resulted in the deaths of 26 miners and rescuers and led to passage 9 mine. 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. Darby No. Companies sometimes paid in "scrip," which was taken in trade only at the company store. His body was crushed into a pulp. For example, in 1874, some fifty Danish and Norwegian immigrants were hired to replace the strikers at Braidwood. Annual income was seriously reduced by this seasonal unemployment, which seems to have been the most constant problem for the miners over the years. September 15, 1921, Tony Masnos, loader, age 28 years, single, was killed by a fall of coal and rock in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. Robert McKinnon. The Council sat at 1.45 p.m. Present-Messrs W. Jeffries (County Chairman), T. R. Chesterman, E. A. The cause of 50 coal-mine fatalities in Indiana during 15 months is reviewed. Cermak was seated at Roosevelt's side and received the fatal bullet intended for the President. 1 mine by a pit car. Aracoma Alma Mine No. He leaves a widow. August 12, 1921, Domanick Alleva, miner, age 38 years, married, was killed by a fall of roof in Sangamon Coal Company's No. 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. and/or the original MMWR paper copy for printable versions of official text, figures, and tables. Miners sometimes tossed garbage into the shafts, and company property often caught fire during the strikes. Monuments and Memorials for Illinois Coal Miners. 2 mine. Miners were paid for the larger pieces that remained above the screen. Washington, DC: One of the most distressing of the appalling adventures connected with mining operations has taken place afc a colliery near Pontypridd, in South Wales. and Health Administration; 2007. All rights reserved. This conversion might result in character translation or format errors in the HTML version. February 6, 1922, John Morris, cager, age 52 years, single, was killed in Wenona Coal Company's mine. 2 mine by a fall of slate at his working place. A miner can attend a course offered by Mine Safety and Training personnel to prepare them for the written and oral examinations. Miners were paid by the ton, and they often claimed they were cheated by the coal companies. He leaves a widow and two dependent children. Examples of substandard electrical installations that might cause electric shocks are included. ORDINARY MEETING. These mines included 2,113 active coal mines The State Mining Board meets monthly in Springfieldor Benton to issue the following certificates: To receive these certificates of competency, miners must meet minimum eligibility requirements as outlined in the Illinois Coal Mining Act and pass a written and oral examination. 2, operated by the Spring Valley Coal Co. at Spring Valley, Bureau county. Use of trade names and commercial sources is for identification only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of He leaves a widow. Fatal Accidents. January 6, 1922, Dan Krainovick, miner, age 25 years, single, was killed by falling coal in Bell and Zollar Mining Company's Mine No. He leaves a widow and two children. 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. 16 mine by a fall of rock. Before the Sago disaster, mines were He leaves a widow and four children. an underground coal mine. telephone: (202) 512-1800. poisoning before rescuers reached them 41 hours later; the twelfth trapped miner survived. and the Darby No. Respectfully submitted, The Braidwood area coal was shipped mostly to Chicago. January 31, 1922, Norman Howes, miner, age 36 years, married, died from injuries received by a fall of coal three weeks previous in Big Muddy Coal Company's No. MSHA later attributed to improper construction of the seals and inappropriate use of cutting and welding equipment in an attempt The 1969 Act strengthened numerous Fatal Accidents. February 26, 1922, Patrick Lyons, miner, age 63 years, single, died from the effects of injuries received eleven days previous by a fall of slate in Sangamon County Coal Company's mine, Lincoln, Logan County. Many of the accidents are similar in nature and are repetitive. Fostoria, Ohio (PTZ) Railcam Overview: Location: Sandy Creek Mining Company: MP BI 36. The impossibility of living in the Respectfully submitted, He leaves a widow and two children. 150, 151. Health (NIOSH) and other technical specialists, recreate specific conditions to measure and evaluate outcomes. Illinois Mining Accidents 1883-1971 . September 26, 1921, George Morris, laborer, age 63 years, narried [sic], was struck by a steam valve and killed in Benton Coal Mining Company's No. He leaves a widow and three children. The issue, however, was settled and the Chinese never arrived. From 1899 to 1908, the UMW president was John Mitchell, who was born in Braidwood on February 4, 1870. Currently there are 1,350 miners listed on the memorial with two additional . These accident categories were selected. Report of investigation: fatal underground coal mine explosion, May 20, 2006. 16 mine. He leaves a widow and one child. info@isgs.illinois.edu, 2023 University of Illinois Board of Trustees. called and he worked over Mr. Chvatal with a pulmotor for over an hour to no avail. The laws were thus struck down. Underground mine disasters are He leaves a widow and one child. He leaves a widow. The three At the age John G. Millhouse, Inspector. Many of the disasters during 1900--2006 led to new legislation (Figure) He leaves a widow and four children. This report is based, in part, on contributions by A Podlesny and 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. Early Days of Coal Mining in Northern Illinois. December 10, 1921, Louis Donati, trip rider, age 28 years, single, died from injuries received December 1 in Donk Brothers Coal and Coke Company's No. with the mining of such a precious commodity. 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. A miners' union existed in Braidwood as early as 1872. Effective May 1, 2013, there is a $50.00 fee for each application submitted. Accidents are grouped into 10 major categories as follows: (1) Pushing or Pulling mine equipment with other equipment; (2) performing tasks under unblocked elevated equipment; (3) operator of self-propelled equipment not facing direction of travel; (4) tramming self-propelled face equipment through check curtains; (5) overhanging brows or rib rolls; (6) electrical shock; (7) work activity in proximity to blasting operations; (8) unattended equipment; (9) changing bits on energized equipment; and (10) unsafe position near moving equipment. 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. 1) emergency oxygen supplies, 2) refuge chambers, and 3) communications and tracking systems. I HERBY CERTIFY, that I attended deceased from Oct. 13 1922 to Oct. 27, 1922. that I last saw him alive on He is also survived by an adopted daughter In 1907 alone, 692 miners died in four mine explosions in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Alabama ( 6 ). 17 mine. and dying. Dr. Henry Merkel, of Wilmington who was injured about two weeks ago while at work at mine No. He leaves a widow and four children. February 28, 1922, Alex. the date of publication. 1 production crew entered the mine January 28, 1922, Quincy Gooden, trip rider, age 22 years, single, was riding on front end of trip of cars when he fell off and was run over and killed in Consolidated Coal Company's No. Users are referred to the electronic PDF version (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr) DHHS IC 9481. regulatory action. Coal Fatality Data 1900-2022; Metal/Nonmetal Fatality Data 1900-2022; Mine Disaster Investigations Since 2000; and safety experts, which concluded that more research was needed in rescue and escape training and communications, To correct these abuses, the miners formed unions. September 28, 1921, Stanley Grezulis, trip rider, age 19 years, single, was run over by pit cars and killed in Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company's Orient Mine. Run Mining Company, Tallmansville, Upshur County, West Virginia, ID No. the explosion, rescuers were unsure where the miners were located and whether any had survived. If a miner's hand slides over the cone, the miner is going in the correct direction. They are Robert, Eugene, Fred, Miles, and Phama, all at home. Respectfully submitted, As a result, the trapped 1 mine. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) determines whether investigation of To go beyond official records, it is customary to rely on old newspaper files, and on word-of-mouth, handed down from generation to generation. Joseph Haskins, Inspector, Sixth Inspection District - 1922 Pgs. US Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Office of Injury and Employment Information. -- With the words "Here goes nothing," Barney Nagree jumped into the coal shaft at While coal mines are federally regulated, there could also be ways for state legislation to help. 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. 57 mine. DOWNLOADS | February 28, 1922, Thomas Cramer, miner, age 33 years, married, died from injuries sustained the day before in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. January 18, 1922, Ora Tucker, pumpman, age 34 years, married, was suffocated in Midway Coal and Mining Company's mine. James R. Richards, Inspector, NINTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. 3 mine, South Wilmington. 178, 179 the breathing apparatus must supply at least 2 hours of oxygen per miner and must be spaced no more than 30 minutes 9 GenealogyTrails.com. Health and Safety Academy; 1997:34--44. He leaves a widow and four children. March 16, 1922, Fred Cooper, miner, age 30 years, married, was killed by a fall of slate in Bissel Coal Company's mine. He leaves his mother dependent. L. No. 18 mine. He was overcome by the suffocating after-damp, and had to be dragged to the surface. While on strike, the miners had to rely on their savings (usually very meager, if they had any), their gardens, farm animals, and charity. He leaves a widow. 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. After the fire had been extinguished, the two bodies were found by mine rescue teams 46 hours later The 1977 Act also renamed MESA as MSHA and moved the agency Croydon Postcard 1936 Real Photograph Surrey Crystal Palace Great Fire Disaster. Death rates for small mines employing less than 10 men emphasize high fatality rate at mines outside jurisdiction of State inspection department. of the C. W. & F. Coal Company. * Reliable data on fatalities in coal mining nondisasters (i.e., incidents with four or fewer deaths) are not available for the early 1900s. 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. Effective May 1, 2013, there is a $50.00 fee for each application submitted. fall/bump (i.e., fall of roof rock or outward bursting of walls in an underground work area), 5) inundation (i.e., usually an William A. Kidd, Inspector, THIRD INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 - P. 140. in incident reporting and emergency response. Respectfully submitted, The names of towns often reflect their reason for existence--Coal City, Carbon Hill, Diamond (named after "black diamonds," or coal) , and South Wilmington (named after the coal company that originally owned it). December 22, 1921, Rod Johnson, miner, age 36 years, married, was killed by falling clod in Breese-Trenton Coal Company's mine. Deceased was making a flying coupling when he was caught between two cars. August 14, 1921, Harry Rich, assistant night boss, age 35 years, married, was killed in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. September 14, 1921, James Waller, miner, age 28 years, married, was killed in United States Fuel Company's Middlefork mine. He leaves a widow. ABOUT MMWR | 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. RP. Fatal Accidents. A study of accident costs in U.S. mining from 1975 through 1981 using the ACIM indicates that total annual costs increased from $180,000,000 in 1975 to $379,000,000 in 1981, a 15% annual increase after adjusting for inflation, with mining companies bearing 45% of the total and expected wage losses to mining families accounting for 42%. 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