Mining accident - Wikipedia
On April 26, 1942, in the Benxihu (Honkeiko) coal mine in Liaoning Province, China, what is believed to be the worst mining disaster in history occurred when a coal dust explosion killed over 1,500 people.
This paper reviews the major coal mine disasters in the U.S. from 1900 to 2010, and the responses and research on human behavior in mine emergencies. It covers the trends, causes, fatalities, and implications of the disasters for the mining industry.
How A 1968 Disaster In A Coal Mine Changed The Industry
2018年11月23日 · Fifty years ago this week, 78 men were killed when a coal mine exploded in West Virginia. The Farmington Mine Disaster devastated a small town and ushered in new health and safety laws...
A closer look at eight of the worst coal mining disasters in ...
2019年11月14日 · Most of the word’s worst coal mining disasters occur mainly due to presence of flat-lying rock strata, methane gas and coal dust. As China occupies a significant share in global coal output, the South Asian country continues to witness a huge number of accidents every year.
The world’s worst coal mining disasters - Mining Technology
2014年5月15日 · Learn about the history and causes of the most deadly coal mine accidents around the world, from China to France to Japan. Find out how many lives were lost, what safety measures were taken, and how the disasters affected the communities and industries.
Fatality Reports | Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
2024年9月28日 · MSHA provides detailed reports of mining fatalities and disasters, including accident classifications, locations, mine controllers, and enforcement actions. See the latest and historical data of coal, metal, nonmetal, and facility mines from 1900 to 2024.
Buffalo Creek Mine Disaster 50th Anniversary | Mine Safety ...
Buffalo Creek Mine Disaster: Feb. 26, 1972 February 26, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most devastating mine disasters in U.S. history. Three coal waste dams in West Virginia …