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Mining Disasters
In Memorandum
This is the capsule that was used to rescue 9 miners in the Quecreek Mine Rescue, July 29, 2002.
Working Man
A song dedicated to the six brave souls trapped underground in a Utah coal nine. Rita Mc Neil sings
Black Lung - Kills almost 1500 miners each year
This Eternal flame is dedicated to all coal miner's who lost their lives in mining accidents.
Statistical Summary
Number of Documented Mine Disasters
(where 5 or more deaths occurred):
Click The arrow to listen to a beautiful Song.
A Monument dedicated to the Harlan County Coal Miners who lost their lives in mining accidents. Picture donated to this web site by Jennifer Cassim Farmer.
Monument is located on the grounds of the Harlan County Courthouse in Harlan, Kentucky.
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. 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
