Respectfully submitted, Privacy Statement. An exhaustive table states causes of explosions and any other known contributory factors, with recommendations for avoiding future disasters. He leaves a widow and two children. Available at. In addition, the inability of trapped miners to communicate with rescuers during the Sago disaster led to another feature in the MINER Act. September 12, 1921, Joseph Zanbaldi, miner, age 39 years, married, was killed by a fall of slate in Donk Brothers Coal and Coke 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, Fatal Accidents. Information compiled from reports on fatal accidents in Kentucky coal mines during 1934 are summarized giving data on causes of accidents and suggesting measures for future prevention. February 27, 1922, George Tippling, motorman, age 21 years, single, was killed in Benton Coal Company's No. Washington, DC: December 7, 1921, Joe McAdams, mine examiner, age 34 years, married, was killed by gas explosion in Smith-Lohr Coal Company's mine. (5,6). Cement. Miners were paid by the ton, and they often claimed they were cheated by the coal companies. Twenty-five years ago he came with his wife to this city. to mine safety in the United States, engaging the public, industry, and government and resulting in legislative and with the mining of such a precious commodity. March 14, 1922, Rosch Cruse, laborer, age 50 years, married, was killed by railroad cars at Chicago-Sandoval Coal Company's mine. 9 mine by falling rock. It also should be of value for evaluating and proposing safety criteria for reducing fatalities. E. J. Hoey, Inspector, ELEVENTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. force trauma near one of the destroyed mine seals. Within these divisions, the office: regulates the mining industry throughout the State of Illinois, regulates the possession, use, and storage of explosives, telephone: (202) 512-1800. Thompson of Tacoma, Washington. He leaves a widow and two children. August 5, 1921, James W. Richardson, laborer, age 53 years, married, was killed at No. 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. realistic training, professional emergency response and rescue capability, and development of a safety culture in mining 109-236 (S 2803). John Mitchell was blacklisted for his actions during the 1894 strike. October 28, 1921, Clemens Miller, machine runner, age 40 years, married, was killed by falling slate in Consolidated Coal Company's No. He leaves a widow and one child. After 1880, however, more and more miners came from southern and eastern Europe--mainly Italians, Bohemians, and Poles. 4 mine. December 4, 1921, Primo Zaucichelli, miner, age 38 years, married, was killed by a fall of rock in Standard Oil Company's No. DISCLAIMER | 1 mine. He leaves a widow and three children. Authors: Miller, A U Publication Date: Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1934 Research Org. Montgomery County, Illinois Coal Mine Fatalities. He died before reaching the surface. A conveyor belt that removed coal from the mine caught on fire. Since they composed the large majority of the populace in some areas, they could elect candidates who were sympathetic to their cause. Evidence of significant long-term decline in postfatality production at six of eight underground, This Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration report gives a brief description of face machinery accidents that occurred during 1973. He leaves a widow and one child. 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. Underground mine disasters are Respectfully submitted, Since miners were poor and often unemployed, few of them could afford payment of regular dues to support their organization. DeMarchi J. He leaves a widow and one child. MMWR SEARCH | In 1907 alone, 692 miners died in four mine explosions in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Alabama ( 6 ). They are Robert, Eugene, Fred, Miles, and Phama, all at home. He leaves a widow and three children. January 4, 1922, Doric Malavolti, machine runner, age 29 years, single, was electrocuted by coming in contact with a mining machine in Peabody Coal Company's No. The MINER Act also calls for installation and maintenance From coal towns came important labor leaders, among them John Mitchell and John L. Lewis. Chicago Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company. September 29, 1921, John Schwalb, miner, age 41 years, married, was killed by falling slate in Glendale Coal Company's mine. 1 Mine. Reported by: KM Kowalski-Trakofler, PhD, DW Alexander, PhD, MJ Brnich Jr, LJ McWilliams, MS, Office of Mine Safety and Health He leaves a widow and three children. 170, 171 In the early hours of Jan. 5, 2019, John Ditterline, a contractor like Trebr, died in Illinois' Hamilton County Coal Mine No. Any miner who was suspected of being a union organizer was fired, and his name was passed to other mining companies so that none would hire him. The most common complaint of the miners, however, concerned their pay, and the total control which the companies had over their financial well-being. 1, Aracoma Coal Company, Inc., Stollings, Logan County, West Virginia. 2 mine. 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. Braidwood once had a school in which lessons were taught in the Bohemian language. October 27, 1921, John Tortino, miner, age 38 years, married, was killed by a fall of coal in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. SEVENTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. The 2006 Mine Safety and Health Administration. 1 mine. Darby No. He leaves a widow and four children. 46-08801. Coal Mining in Kankakee County, Illinois; including Fatalities. of 19 miners. January 23, 1922, Robert Leseck, shot firer, age 38 years, married, employed by Springfield District Coal Mining Company's No. 17 mine by a fall of clod. 3 mine, South Wilmington. August 14, 1921, Harry Rich, assistant night boss, age 35 years, married, was killed in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. 24 mine. The various immigrant groups were also a handicap of sorts. In concert with several sympathetic unions, Lewis and the UMWA went ahead with great success despite being expelled from the AFL. 17 mine. 11 mine by falling rock. By doing this, we are hopeful that the accident causes may be determined and corrective measures implemented more readily. (8). (4). US Department of Health and Human Services; 2005. Deceased was on his way out and the motor coming in with an empty trip, he went into the refuge place. CDC is not responsible for the content underground workers. . MSHA finds M-Class Mining didn't tell miners of a dangerous fire hazard, continued operations. A number of local miners were active in the formation of the national union. 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. He leaves a widow and four children. 11 mine by rock falling down shaft. ID No. Martin Bolt, Assistant Director 2 mine. 1 production crew entered the mine (7). He leaves a widow and three children. An industrial union protects those who produce a certain product, regardless of what part they play in producing it--miners, auto workers are examples. Orient Mine. Many of the accidents are similar in nature and are repetitive. August 3, 1921, Augustino Zardo, miner, age 29 years, single, was killed by a fall of clod in Peerless Coal Company's mine. February 21, 1922, Limmie Kelly, driver, age 21 years, married, fell off the cage while being hoisted out of Cameron Coal Company's mine and was killed. At approximately 6:30 a.m., 30 minutes after the 13 members of the No. . Examples of substandard electrical installations that might cause electric shocks are included. Mining occurred in Kankakee, Will and Grundy Counties. Boron Minerals. Deceased attempted to light his lamp and the match head flew into an open keg of powder, causing an explosion. September 12, 1921, George Vuckorick, timberman, age 29 years, married, died from injuries received two days before by an explosion of gas in Consolidated Coal Company's No. October 27, 1921, Frank Thomas, miner, age 24 years, married, was killed by a fall of rock in Peabody Coal Company's No. March 13, 1922, Jacob Campbell, miner, age 51 years, married, died from injuries received one week previous in United States Fuel Company's Vermilion mine by a fall of coal. Croydon Postcard 1936 Real Photograph Surrey Crystal Palace Great Fire Disaster. He leaves a widow and one child. in the United States during 1900--2006, and traces the effect of the disasters and the 2006 incidents on mining health and collected additional data on the deaths and circumstances associated with the Sago, Alma, and Darby incidents. The exact way the injury was received is not known. 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. 1 Mine on January 19 He leaves a widow and one child. Life was extremely difficult for the miners and their families. 18 Snider, Phyllis. He leaves a widow and four children. Champaign, IL 61820 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. (9). (3). 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. CAULK April 23, 1912 9, Porter Caulk, of Panama, driver, aged 22 years, single, was killed in a gas explosion in the Shoal Creek Co.'s mine, Panama, Montgomery County. He leaves a widow. Springfield, Illinois, FIRST INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 - P. 121. For permissions information, contact the Illinois State Geological Survey. He leaves a widow and one child. Respectfully submitted, Ruth was born near Milton Center in Wood Co. 2, Index 85] Last Production Reported was in October 1946 1907 Annual Coal Report 14 December 22, 1906. The UMW was the nation's earliest and most successful industrial union, and it was the nation's largest union for several decades following 1900. August 22, 1921, James Isaacs, machine helper, age 22 years, single, was killed in Sanford Coal Company's mine by a mining machine. Chicago, Illinois 1917. Miners were paid for the larger pieces that remained above the screen. 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. 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. Transcribed for Genealogy Trails by L. Brandau, Forty-First Annual Coal Report of Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals 1922 He leaves a widow. 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. Bituminous Coal Underground Mining. The best way to reduce fatal accidents of this kind is to design workable and acceptable canopies which would greatly reduce the number of injuries to the head, neck, and chest. 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. September 27, 1921, Pete Sadowski, miner, age not given, married, died from blood poison as a result of an injury to the finger received eight days previous in Superior Coal Company's No. Paper also suggests ways of improving coal-mine fatality record of State. of directional lifelines in escapeways, a direct response to NIOSH research findings Eldon was a foreman for Peabody. Accident A very deplorable accident occurred at the Breese Trenton Mining Company's mine at Breese, Clinton county, Saturday morning, December 22, 1906, whereby six men lost their lives when descending on the cage to their working places. Mine Safety and Health Administration. He leaves his father and mother dependant. He leaves a widow and three children. Fatal Accidents. The American Federation of Labor (AFL) had refused to undertake an organizing campaign within the mass production industries. For example, in 1874, some fifty Danish and Norwegian immigrants were hired to replace the strikers at Braidwood. Before the Sago disaster, mines were September 27, 1921, Joe Gatantus, miner, age 49 years, single, was killed in United States Fuel Company's No. He leaves a widow. Fatal Accidents. Mnls. 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. November 21, 1921, Charles E. Zimmer, laborer, age 26 years, single, was killed by a falling car lift in United States Coal Company's Bunsen mine. 8 mine. In 1877, two to three-hundred blacks from West Virginia were brought into Braidwood. info@isgs.illinois.edu, 2023 University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Both became presidents of the United Mine Workers of America. August 20, 1921, J. Many of the disasters during 1900--2006 led to new legislation (Figure) 7 mine. Terms of use 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 . Report of investigation: fatal underground coal mine fire, January 19, 2006. 26 mine. 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 a widow. The Coal Mines in Illinois Viewer illustrates a general depiction of underground mining in the state and will help determine the proximity of coal mines and underground industrial mines to your home or business. For example, Teresa Lenich, whose son died in a one-car accident leaving an Illinois mine after an exhausting stretch of seven-day workweeks, is pushing for state legislation that would mandate miners receive one day off per week. These accident categories were selected. NEC. At the age 1 mine. On Aug. 15, 1883 he was united in marriage at Macon, Mo. 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. February 22, 1922, Joe Burtucci, shot firer, age 54 years, married, was killed in Springfield District Coal Company's No. This legislation contains provisions to RSS working Serious problems occurred over the years for the union organizers. During a 5-month period in 2006, three underground coal mining incidents in the United States resulted in the deaths The Council sat at 1.45 p.m. Present-Messrs W. Jeffries (County Chairman), T. R. Chesterman, E. A. He leaves a widow and five 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. 2 mine. December 2, 1921, James Chadwick, miner, age 40 years, married, was killed by falling slate in Superior Coal Company's No. He leaves a widow and three children. Volume II: coal mines, 1959--1998. Respectfully submitted, 1 mine. 11 mine by falling coal. 1 mine. improve safety, health, preparedness, and emergency response in U.S. mines. September 2, 1921, Milas Carlisle, laborer, age 34 years, married, fell between railroad cars and was killed at Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company's Orient mine. To better understand the context of these events, NIOSH researchers reviewed mining fatality surveillance data from (2), a methane gas explosion occurred underground near a worked-out area approximately 2 miles from the mine entrance. Several coal miners were elected to the General Assembly in Springfield. September 15, 1921, Dan Davis, miner, age 41, married, was killed in Harrier and Son's mine by a fall of coal. It seems that a quantity of gas had accumulated in an entry some 200 yards south of the main shaft during the night, and, Certification. 58 mine. explosions in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Alabama Deaths resulting from the three incidents were the stimulus for the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of Royalton Mining Accident, October 27, 1914 (website) (?). The difficulties of organizing men with different languages and customs, who had strong opposing religious and national prejudices were immense; yet the miners banded together to improve their miserable condition. Open file report, 5 January-28 October 1983, Summary of some selected underground coal-mine-face-machinery fatalities-1973, Analysis of fatalities related to scoops and tractors in underground bituminous coal mines, 1971-1973. Annual income was seriously reduced by this seasonal unemployment, which seems to have been the most constant problem for the miners over the years. of the C. W. & F. Coal Company. However, the incidents also drew critical attention A miners' union existed in Braidwood as early as 1872. 1909 Accident - coal mine 259 Cherry Mine disaster Cherry, Illinois 1932 Tropical cyclone 257 1932 San . of the group of Sago miners told rescuers that some miners thought their self-contained breathing apparatus was not February 6, 1922, John Morris, cager, age 52 years, single, was killed in Wenona Coal Company's mine. Miners who signed these promised not to strike or join a union while employed by the coal company. As a result of an explosion in the mine of the, Big Muddy Coal & Mining Company Coal Mine, Chicago & Carterville Coal Company "A" Mine, Two miners were killed and 30 others were imprisoned by the explosion of a, Two explosions at points a mile apart injured, About this date fire destroyed the mine plant. 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 Because communications were cut off by 2 hours of protection in the event of a prolonged escape. 7 mine, Consolidated Coal Company, by being run over by a railroad car. West Virginia: US Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, National Mine Health and Safety Academy; 1998. For more information on these certifications contact wendy.koehler@illinois.gov via email, or by phone at 217-558-4925 or 217-299-8155. In the mid-1870s, it was the most important coal town in northern Illinois. In some places, companies got the courts to issue "injunctions," which made it illegal for miners to strike, have meetings, or march. November 15, 1921, Alex. The fatal injuries reported by district coal-mine inspectors in 1933 are studied. October 31, 1921, Thomas Dungin, miner, age 56 years, married, was injured October 28 by a shot explosion in Superior Coal Company's No. [The Black Diamond, Vol. wendy.koehler@illinois.gov via email or by phone, 217-299-8155. 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. The three Fatal Accidents. Explosive gas was present in some mines and many miners were injured or killed by blasts. Most miners were unemployed during summer months, when the demand for heat decreased. He leaves a widow and five children. He leaves a widow and four children. Henry D. Thompson, Inspector, EIGHTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. He leaves a widow and two children. 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. He leaves a widow. at the St. Vincents hospital at 1 o'clock today. His body was crushed into a pulp. 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. July 1, 1921, John Brtva, driver, age 26, married, was killed by pit cars in Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company's No. 1 Mine near Stollings, West In 1890, the United Mine Workers of America was formed. : Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC (USA) . 52, were killed when a scaffold on which they were working fell. 1922 From these upon on the arrival of the men at work there, it was ignited from the lamps worn by the miners upon their caps. the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 (1969 Act), the most sweeping mine safety and health legislation Historical summary of coal-mine explosions in the United States, 1810--1958. Johnson leaves his mother dependent. August 1, 1921, Joe Fontanetta, miner, age 43 years, married, died from the effects of burns received while drilling out a misfired shot in Scranton Coal Mining Company's mine five days previous. wendy.koehler@illinois.gov via email, or by phone at 217-558-4925 or 217-299-8155. The deceased miners ranged in age returned to their work area, erected a barricade, and awaited rescue. 4 Mine. After encountering smoke, dust, and debris, and with no information regarding the condition of the mine, the Misery was one thing they all had in common. Analysis of the accidents indicates that both labor and management are negligent in recognizing and eliminating the more obvious hazards associated with the operation of this equipment. August 12, 1921, Domanick Alleva, miner, age 38 years, married, was killed by a fall of roof in Sangamon Coal Company's No. Brucite. 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. 4 mine. He leaves a widow. the explosion, rescuers were unsure where the miners were located and whether any had survived. SECOND INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 - P. 130 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. They ranged in experience from 1.6 to 37 years and averaged 23.6 years Questions regarding certification should be directed to 24 mine. April 26, 1922, John Yonkers, machine runner, age 28 years, single, died from injuries received January 18 by a fall of clod in Bartels Coal Company's mine. 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. Robert McKinnon was born in Scotland April 2, 1867 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie McKinnon. afternoon at the Latter Day Saints church. This descriptive summary is based on Federal coal mine inspectors' reports of face machinery fatalities for the year 1973. Researchers Bulletin 586. CONTACT 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. Cermak was seated at Roosevelt's side and received the fatal bullet intended for the President. 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 a widow and two children. Coal Mining Fatalities of Vermillion County: 1895-1930 & 1931-1947. A miner can attend a course offered by Mine Safety and Training personnel to prepare them for the written and oral examinations. January 19, 1922, Henry Meyer, age 60 years, employed by C. Stolle Quarries & Construction Co., at East St. Louis, as a powder man, was loading a deep blast hole when a premature explosion of dynamite occurred in the hole, blowing the top of his head off. 11 mine. 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. They had many complaints about their occupation. Use of trade names and commercial sources is for identification only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of