14 mine. (8). Thomas English, Inspector. 1 mine three days previous. : Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC (USA) . 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. smoke, rock, and debris by wearing his 1-hour breathing apparatus; he was found by mine rescue teams within 2 hours. He leaves a widow and five children. 17 mine. 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. He leaves his mother dependant. Coal mining disasters have decreased substantially in frequency and number of fatalities since 1900. Terms of use Transcribed for Genealogy Trails by L. Brandau, Forty-First Annual Coal Report of Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals 1922 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. Illinois Mining Accidents 1883-1971 . December 28, 1921, Don Ratcliffe, miner, age 30 years, married, died from the effects of injuries received December 24 in Bissell Coal Company's mine. document.write(cy). | 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. 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. While on strike, the miners had to rely on their savings (usually very meager, if they had any), their gardens, farm animals, and charity. Fatalities in Illinois coal mines, 1934--1936, 016000* - Coal, Lignite, & Peat- Health & Safety. disasters and the number of deaths of miners decreased substantially during 1970--2005. March 3, 1922, William Durko, miner, age 65 years, married, died from injuries received February 28 by a fall of coal in Decatur Coal Company's No. Research, Pittsburgh Research Laboratory; DB Reissman, MD, Office of the Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, CDC. The coal mining "boom" in the northern fields of Illinois really dates from 1864. He leaves a widow and three children. Michael, driver, age 34 years, married, was killed by pit cars, in Springfield District Coal Company's No. Washington, DC: This Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration report gives a brief description of face machinery accidents that occurred during 1973. 9 mine. He leaves his mother dependent. to extinguish a mine fire in Shaft No. 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. However, the two groups merged in 1954, becoming the AFL-CIO as we know it today. OSTI.GOV Technical Report: Fatalities in Illinois coal mines, 1934--1936. ID No. The first 2006 incident occurred on January 2 at the Sago Mine near Tallmansville, West Virginia. DOWNLOADS | Federal law mandates reporting of mining-related incidents that can result in loss of life, such as an explosion or fire in of the C. W. & F. Coal Company. Before 2006, the number 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. This report is based, in part, on contributions by A Podlesny and An exhaustive table states causes of explosions and any other known contributory factors, with recommendations for avoiding future disasters. approximately 1,000 feet beyond the site of the explosion, donned their 1-hour self-contained breathing apparatus and attempted to October 22, 1921, Arris Ganis, miner, age 46 years, married, was instantly killed by coming in contact with trolley wire in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. 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. 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 and four children. TableReturn to top. working He leaves his father and mother dependent. of 19 miners. investigators determined that lightning was the most likely ignition source for the explosion The cause of 50 coal-mine fatalities in Indiana during 15 months is reviewed. 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. He was taken to the sanitarium at Olney, where he died September 4. He leaves a widow and four children. 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. underground coal mine incidents and their 19 fatalities marked a reversal of that trend. explosions in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Alabama Type 508 Accommodation and the title of the report in the subject line of e-mail. 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. April 20, 1890 -- A fellow worker 9 Mine in West Virginia resulted in the deaths of 78 miners and led to 1) passage of An original paper copy of this issue can be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Available at. February 20, 1922, Joseph Sandmeyer, miner, age 52 years, married, was killed in Southern Coal, Coke and Mining Company's No. Course & training : - Auditor SMKP (KaIT Registered) - Training of Trainer - Problem Solving & Desicion Making (Minaut) - Ahli Higiene Industri Muda (HIMU) - Ahli K3 Umum - QHSE Mangement System (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) >- Pengawas Operasional Pertama (POP)<br>- Accident Investigation<br . For more information on these certifications contact wendy.koehler@illinois.gov via email, or by phone at 217-558-4925 or 217-299-8155. + $4.82 shipping. and/or the original MMWR paper copy for printable versions of official text, figures, and tables. Accident - coal mine: Moweaqua, Illinois: 54 2004 Hurricane Ivan: Tropical cyclone: Texas, Florida: $13,000,000,000 (2004) Damage and death figures are for the U.S. only. August 14, 1921, Harry Rich, assistant night boss, age 35 years, married, was killed in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. December 22, 1921, Rod Johnson, miner, age 36 years, married, was killed by falling clod in Breese-Trenton Coal Company's mine. 217-333-4747 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%. Contact GPO for current prices. A rope with cones spaced at regular intervals along its length. January 13, 1922, Cecil Ettinger, laborer, age 20 years, married, was killed at Peabody Coal Company's No. 11 mine by falling coal. 57 mine. He leaves a widow and two children. Aracoma Alma Mine No. December 19, 1921, Charles McDaniels, miner, age 61 years, married, was killed in Kingen and Greenwell Coal Company's mine by a fall of slate. December 16, 1921, Anton Egleton, driver, age 34 years, married, was killed by pit cars in Toluca Coal Company's mine. Miners sometimes tossed garbage into the shafts, and company property often caught fire during the strikes. preparedness and response plan to reduce the delays and improve the quality of the response. These courses are held inthree locations Benton, Lively Grove, and Springfield and are free of charge. June 9, 1922, Samuel Crews, miner, age 52 years, single, died from injuries received May 28 in A. N. Mapes' mine. Fatal Accidents. He leaves a widow and three children. He leaves a widow and three children. Most miners were unemployed during summer months, when the demand for heat decreased. He leaves a widow. from the U.S. Department of the Interior to the U.S. Department of Labor. He leaves a widow and one child. July 8, 1921, Matt Shaffer, miner, age 39, single, was killed by falling rock in United States Fuel Company's Bunsen mine. Eldon's death was after a lengthy illness resulting from a mining accident at Peabody Coal Company. 24 mine. 9, passed away Deceased was taking down top coal when it gave way and in falling struck the handle of his pick, driving it through his stomach and completely severing the small intestine. 1 mine. They are Robert, Eugene, Fred, Miles, and Phama, all at home. 26 mine. February 27, 1922, George Tippling, motorman, age 21 years, single, was killed in Benton Coal Company's No. Note:Richard Joyce teaches history at Wilmington High School, Wilmington, Illinois. 1 mine. The miners used many tactics to achieve their goals. United States. The issue, however, was settled and the Chinese never arrived. ventilation. He leaves a widow and four children. Brown leaves a widow and one child and Savill leaves a widow. 15-18185. Pana, Ill., March 17. March 18, 1922, Howard Phegley, machine helper, age 35 years, married, was electrocuted in United States Fuel Company's Middlefork mine. February 25, 1922, William Berry, miner, age 44 years, married, and Raymond Palmer, apprentice miner, age 16 years, single, were killed in Spoon River Colliery Company's mine by a fall of clod. He entered the mines as a trapper boy at twelve, and joined a union when he was only fifteen. 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. Mining occurred in Kankakee, Will and Grundy Counties. 10. The average loss is shown to be 1.8% of annual mine production. They often forced workers to buy at "company stores," where credit might be more readily available, but prices were higher. In the early hours of Jan. 5, 2019, John Ditterline, a contractor like Trebr, died in Illinois' Hamilton County Coal Mine No. in cases where a loss of life or injury by accident in the mine. He leaves a widow and two children. Mine Safety and Health Administration. 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. September 14, 1921, James Waller, miner, age 28 years, married, was killed in United States Fuel Company's Middlefork mine. By July 2009, 4 mine. These mines included 2,113 active coal mines Springfield, Illinois, FIRST INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 - P. 121. Available at, Murray KA, Pogue CW, Stahlhut RW, et al. 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. Thus, miners who quit often lost two weeks' pay. A Braidwood miner, born in Bohemia who later moved to Chicago, became the Mayor of Chicago. 1 mine. 160, 161 PJ Lenart, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, CDC. Chem. mine safety and health regulations, including those relating to explosion prevention, fire prevention and protection, and 206, 207 Improving mine safety technology and training: establishing U.S. global leadership. October 22, 1921, William F. Albrecht, miner, age 43 years, married, was killed by flying coal from shot explosion in St. Louis and O'Fallon Coal Company's No. Fatal Accidents. He leaves a widow and four children. January 10, 1922, David Titus, miner, age 52 years, married, was killed in Consolidated Coal Company's No. He leaves a widow and three children. 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. 1, was killed. January 23, 1922, James Sullivan, machine man, age 44 years, married, was killed by a fall of coal in St. Louis and O'Fallon Coal Company's No. MINE ACCIDENT. He leaves a widow. 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. He leaves a widow and four children.' Thomas P. Back, Inspector, FOURTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. 186, 187 7 mine. The tournament can also be streamed live on discovery+ with an Entertainment & Sport pass from 6.99 a . After 1880, however, more and more miners came from southern and eastern Europe--mainly Italians, Bohemians, and Poles. Arlington, VA: US Department of Labor, Mine 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. July 27, 1921, William P. Rawlins, driver, age 23 years, married, was caught between a loaded car and trap door and injured so badly that he died the nest day, in Big Creek Coals Company's No. He leaves a widow and one child. December 7, 1921, Joe McAdams, mine examiner, age 34 years, married, was killed by gas explosion in Smith-Lohr Coal Company's mine. After the fire had been extinguished, the two bodies were found by mine rescue teams 46 hours later January 18, 1922, Ora Tucker, pumpman, age 34 years, married, was suffocated in Midway Coal and Mining Company's mine. He leaves a widow. Users are referred to the electronic PDF version (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr) 450 S Michigan Ave, AUD 540 Because communications were cut off by 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. 7 mine, Consolidated Coal Company, by being run over by a railroad car. F. J. Devlin, Inspector, FIFTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 - Pgs. NEC. 58 mine. October 13, 1921, Riley Hall, machineman, age 34 years, married, was killed by falling coal in Bell and Zollar Mining Company's No. In addition, the inability of trapped miners to communicate with rescuers during the Sago disaster led to another feature in the MINER Act. 1 mine. He leaves a widow and one child. telephone: (202) 512-1800. 2 mine. 1 mine by a pit car. He leaves a widow and one child. Respectfully submitted, He leaves a widow and one child. The bodies Alma No. 9 mine by falling rock. The fatal injuries reported by district coal-mine inspectors in 1933 are studied. 7 mine by a falling rock. 1 Mine on May 20, resulted in the deaths of two miners and five miners, respectively. August 3, 1921, Augustino Zardo, miner, age 29 years, single, was killed by a fall of clod in Peerless Coal Company's mine. September 29, 1921, John Schwalb, miner, age 41 years, married, was killed by falling slate in Glendale Coal Company's mine. 8 mine. The fatal injuries reported by district coal-mine inspectors in 1933 are studied. January 28, 1922, George Gillespie, miner, age 52 years, married, was killed in Pocahontas Mining Company's mine by a fall of coal. 11 mine. The coroner's jury rendered a verdict of accidental death. March 11, 1922, Sherman Parker, laborer, age 33 years, married, was killed by pit cars in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. August 22, 1921, James Isaacs, machine helper, age 22 years, single, was killed in Sanford Coal Company's mine by a mining machine. DHHS IC 9481. 1885-1948. If the miners quit work or went on strike, the company could evict them from the homes. TWELFTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs, 220, 221 Although prior to the 1860s, some mining was done in the region south of Joliet, Ill., those early mines were primarily small affairs that supplied local needs. Historical summary of mine disasters in the United States. The three James R. Richards, Inspector, NINTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. Deceased was running an empty coal car under the washer when he was caught between the car and the brace. Orient Mine. Walter A. Waite, Inspector. Paper also suggests ways of improving coal-mine fatality record of State. Respectfully submitted, At times, men who refused to buy from the company store were dismissed. From coal towns came important labor leaders, among them John Mitchell and John L. Lewis. Strikebreakers, or "scabs," are workers hired by the company to replace those who are striking. As a result of the three 2006 incidents, the National Mining Association created an independent commission of mining also incorporated new mandates for all noncoal mines. William A. Kidd, Inspector, THIRD INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 - P. 140. The greatest compliments p 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. April 16, 1922, Lewis Brown, top foreman, age 40 years, married, and William Savill, mine manager, age 62 years, married, were killed in Acme Coal Company's mine, Streator, by being suffocated by fumes from a gasoline engine. He jumped too high, struck his head against the roof, and fell back in front of motor, which ran over him. The MINER Act also calls for installation and maintenance Miners complained that the coal companies did not supply them with adequate rails, cars, lumber, or fresh air. I HERBY CERTIFY, that I attended deceased from Oct. 13 1922 to Oct. 27, 1922. that I last saw him alive on Certification. July 1, 1921, John Brtva, driver, age 26, married, was killed by pit cars in Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company's No. The following certifications are offered throughout the year. Darby No. He leaves a widow and two children. March 29, 1922, B. Marak, miner, age 60 years, married, died from injuries received five days previous from a fall of rock in Shoal Creek Coal Company mine. He leaves a widow and four children. He leaves a widow. February 22, 1922, Joe Burtucci, shot firer, age 54 years, married, was killed in Springfield District Coal Company's No. 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. of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (1977 Act). Storm caused an additional 67 deaths and ~US$7 billion in damage across the Caribbean. He leaves his father and mother dependant. He leaves a widow and two children. ABOUT MMWR | Another popular method used by the owner s was the "yellow dog" or "ironclad" contract. 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. The various immigrant groups were also a handicap of sorts. Explosive gas was present in some mines and many miners were injured or killed by blasts. February 28, 1922, Alex. For the next 50 years, thousands of people came into Will, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties to seek their livelihood in the coal mines. 8 mine by a fall of slate. 1 mine. He leaves a widow. Arlington, VA: US Department of Labor, Mine Safety Illinois Coal Mine Fatalities Coal Mining Fatalities of Vermillion County: 1895-1930 & 1931-1947. He leaves a widow and two children. October 26, 1921, Charley Stuebe, miner, age 62 years, married, was killed by a fall of rock in United States Fuel Company's No. Coal mining left a heritage in the area. went below again, and at this writing is still in the mine, searching for the remaining man. when the four-member night shift crew entered the mine. inrush of toxic gases or water from old mine workings), and 6) other Full Record; Other Related Research; Privacy Statement. Safety & Health expert in system development and implementation with 10 years in coal mining & energy. Violators could be sent to jail. He leaves a widow. He leaves a widow and seven children. September 8, 1921, Henry Grabawski, trapper, age 17 years, single, was killed by motor in Centralia Coal Company's mine. three fatal incidents in 5 months was a departure from recent trends in underground coal mining safety. an underground coal mine. Danville Public Library . Montgomery County, Illinois Coal Mine Fatalities. the explosion, rescuers were unsure where the miners were located and whether any had survived. Around the town of Braidwood, a farmer struck coal while drilling a well for water. Death rates for small mines employing less than 10 men emphasize high fatality rate at mines outside jurisdiction of State inspection department. Since miners were poor and often unemployed, few of them could afford payment of regular dues to support their organization. While coal mines are federally regulated, there could also be ways for state legislation to help. Beckley, WV: US Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, National Mine 18 mine. of directional lifelines in escapeways, a direct response to NIOSH research findings Croydon Postcard 1936 Real Photograph Surrey Crystal Palace Great Fire Disaster. of pages found at these sites. These safety improvements will require more attention to human behavior and comprehensive risk management The wires leading into the Tipple House are heavily insulated, they were carrying 440 volts . Several unsuccessful attempts were made to locate For permissions information, contact the Illinois State Geological Survey. 4 mine. He leaves seven dependent children. Miners breathed stale dusty air, and many developed a breathing ailment known today as "Black Lung." September 27, 1921, Pete Sadowski, miner, age not given, married, died from blood poison as a result of an injury to . Some men went to work in other states, others fished, hunted, or worked for area farmers or villages. Mines utilizing scoops and tractors should be the target of efforts to emphasize recognition of the particular operating hazards of this equipment and appropriate training of the equipment operators. For the next 50 years, thousands of people came into Will, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties to seek their livelihood in the coal mines. October 18, 1921, Theodore Jeter, miner, age 52 years, married, was killed in Peabody Coal Company's No. November 3, 1921, Henry Hood, loader, age 33 years, married, died from injuries received two days previous by a fall of rock in J. K. Dering 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. Hosted by the Fostoria Rail Preservation Society, the 20th Fostoria Rail Festival offers much to see for train enthusiasts with many vendors to shop with!. A craft union represents workers who have a certain skill or trade--carpenter, electrician, musician. 2 and resulted in the deaths of 12 miners. Most frequent causes identified in the investigation reports include: (1) failure to follow established operating practices, (2) poorly, Review of Illinois coal-mine fatalities for 1933, 016000* - Coal, Lignite, & Peat- Health & Safety. He leaves a widow. $9.58. fall/bump (i.e., fall of roof rock or outward bursting of walls in an underground work area), 5) inundation (i.e., usually an He leaves a widow. Henry D. Thompson, Inspector, EIGHTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. Many of the disasters during 1900--2006 led to new legislation (Figure) Braidwood once had 8,000 people and was the second largest city in Will County. Respectfully submitted, December 4, 1921, Primo Zaucichelli, miner, age 38 years, married, was killed by a fall of rock in Standard Oil Company's No. Did you know that John L. Lewis worked in the northern fields? December 24, 1921, Roscoe Harris, night boss, age 35 years, died from effects of injuries received the day before by a motor running onto him in Benton Coal Mining Company's No. An account of issues, events, and personalities associated with coal mining in the latter part of the 19th century to early 20th. Monuments and Memorials for Illinois Coal Miners. The 2006 He leaves five children. 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. 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. This report briefly describes the three 2006 mining incidents, reviews mining disasters 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. 2 mine. The history of coal-mine explosions in Illinois for 50 years is reviewed, pointing out that in this half century 764 fatalities were caused thereby. MSHA 1 production crew, who had arrived at their work area February 28, 1922, Thomas Cramer, miner, age 33 years, married, died from injuries sustained the day before in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. ever adopted in the United States, and 2) creation of the Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration (MESA), a At Carbon Hill, the company built a fortified stockade around the mouth of the mine and moved houses inside so that the Chinese could be protected. 37 No. January 23, 1922, Robert Leseck, shot firer, age 38 years, married, employed by Springfield District Coal Mining Company's No. and the Darby No. He leaves a widow and three children. (4). 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 Darby No. Find your nearest vaccination location at 52, were killed when a scaffold on which they were working fell. Oct. 27, 1922, and that death occurred on the date stated above, at 12:30 P.M. endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the U.S. Thompson of Tacoma, Washington. 16 mine. Therefore, by identifying these accidents in specific categories, we hope to be in a much better position to propose and promugate safety criteria that will be acceptable and practiced throughout the underground coal mining industry. Miners were paid for the larger pieces that remained above the screen. August 5, 1921, James W. Richardson, laborer, age 53 years, married, was killed at No. Under the MINER Act, mine operators must provide caches of self-contained breathing apparatus along escapeways; To better understand the context of these events, NIOSH researchers reviewed mining fatality surveillance data from travel time apart to enable miners to make their way through the entire escapeway. from 28 to 61 years; average age was 49.4 years. 10 located at Pawnee, Christian County, Illinois on August 1, 1963 at 2:20 p.m. by a fall of roof. He leaves one dependent, his mother. U.S. Department of Labor | Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) | 201 12th Street S, Suite 401 | Arlington, VA 22202-5450 www.msha.gov | TTY | 202-693-9400 Robert McKinnon. Conservation Inclusive Construction and Development Archive (CICADA). He leaves a widow and two children. All three incidents received nationwide attention, particularly the Sago Mine disaster, which occurred on January November 15, 1921, Christ Grandcolas, miner, age 50 years, married, was killed by falling clod in Groom Coal Company's mine. He leaves a widow and one child. upon on the arrival of the men at work there, it was ignited from the lamps worn by the miners upon their caps. Martin Bolt, Assistant Director The Mine Safety and Training Division issues certificates of competency to underground and surface coal miners. He leaves a widow and three children. he was apparently dead when found but every effort possible was made to revive him. As head of the nation's most powerful industrial union, Lewis founded the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) in 1936. In 1902, he was called to the White House by President Theodore Roosevelt to help mediate a strike of Pennsylvania miners. December 13, 1921, Julius Reimler, laborer, age 47 years, married, was killed in Donk Brothers Coal and Coke Company's No. A miners' union existed in Braidwood as early as 1872. February 13, 1922, George Zizich, miner, age 38 years, single, was killed in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. to correct the deficient mine seal construction maintained equipment, (3) failure to be alert to the hazards of the job, (4) unsafe mining practices, and (5) poorly trained operators. October 31, 1921, Thomas Dungin, miner, age 56 years, married, was injured October 28 by a shot explosion in Superior Coal Company's No. 1 mine. In the mid-1870s, it was the most important coal town in northern Illinois. In 2006, a total of 14,885 mines were operating in the United States, representing every state and multiple 11 mine. Within these divisions, the office: regulates the mining industry throughout the State of Illinois, regulates the possession, use, and storage of explosives, November 29, 1921, John C. Miller, Jr., face boss, age 29 years, married, died from injuries received by a fall of slate in Consolidated Coal Company's No. 46-08801. John Mitchell was blacklisted for his actions during the 1894 strike. escape from the mine through smoke and toxic gases. 3 mine by being caught between pit car and wall in refuge place where he had gone to get out of the way of an empty trip. Respectfully submitted, 57 mine, was killed by suffocation, the result of firing an improperly prepared shot. November 22, 1921, James Fahey, laborer, age 54 years, married, employed by United Electric Coal Company at mine No. January 17, 1922, Virgil Clayton, trip rider, age 23 years, single, was killed by a motor in Wasson Coal Company's No. The other 12 miners in the No. He leaves a widow. He leaves a widow. He leaves a widow and seven children. A total of 29 miners were in the mine at the time, and Effective May 1, 2013, there is a $50.00 fee for each application submitted. 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