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. 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. ACCESSIBILITY, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Robert M. Medill, Director Aracoma Alma Mine No. MMWR SEARCH | Illinois Mining Accidents 1883-1971 . September 15, 1921, Dan Davis, miner, age 41, married, was killed in Harrier and Son's mine by a fall of coal. He leaves a widow and one child. 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 26, 1921, Frank Trasp, trip rider, age 25 years, single, caught between the motor and rib and killed in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. 1909 Accident - coal mine 259 Cherry Mine disaster Cherry, Illinois 1932 Tropical cyclone 257 1932 San . 450 S Michigan Ave, AUD 540 A He leaves a widow and one child. He leaves a widow. By doing this, we are hopeful that the accident causes may be determined and corrective measures implemented more readily. In concert with several sympathetic unions, Lewis and the UMWA went ahead with great success despite being expelled from the AFL. Available at, Light TE, Herndon RC, Guley AR, et al. 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. Twenty-five years ago he came with his wife to this city. He leaves his mother dependent. who was injured about two weeks ago while at work at mine No. disasters, which are defined as incidents with five or more fatalities To correct these abuses, the miners formed unions. Lula Gregory of Kansas city, two brothers, Andy of Troy, Ill. and Archie of Iowa and a sister, Mrs. Ida January 23, 1922, Robert Leseck, shot firer, age 38 years, married, employed by Springfield District Coal Mining Company's No. In some places, companies got the courts to issue "injunctions," which made it illegal for miners to strike, have meetings, or march. Champaign, IL 61820 Many of the accidents are similar in nature and are repetitive. November 22, 1921, James Fahey, laborer, age 54 years, married, employed by United Electric Coal Company at mine No. 17 mine by a fall of clod. Most underground coal mines were concentrated in Kentucky, West 24 mine. Available at, Mine Safety Technology and Training Commission. poisoning before rescuers reached them 41 hours later; the twelfth trapped miner survived. Fatalities are summarized by causes and occupations, and ways of avoiding them are pointed out. All rights reserved. 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. 1600 Clifton Rd, MailStop E-90, Atlanta, GA January 28, 1922, George Gillespie, miner, age 52 years, married, was killed in Pocahontas Mining Company's mine by a fall of coal. Available at. Thomas P. Back, Inspector, FOURTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. He leaves a widow. The descendants of miners still live in old mining communities, but many know little of their past history. October 7, 1921, Oscar Hall, miner, age 33 years, married, was killed by a fall of rock in Freeman Coal Mining Company's mine. OSTI.GOV Technical Report: Fatalities in Illinois coal mines, 1934--1936. As head of the nation's most powerful industrial union, Lewis founded the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) in 1936. These courses are held inthree locations Benton, Lively Grove, and Springfield and are free of charge. He leaves a widow and four children. 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. disasters* (Figure), with most disasters resulting from explosion or fire (Table). Boron Minerals. and Health Administration; 2007. 2 mine. 1 Mine. 58 Mine, Consolidated Coal Company's Lake Creek Mine, Chicago, Wilmington & Franklin Coal Company, Saline County Coal Corporation No. Coal mining disasters have decreased substantially in frequency and number of fatalities since 1900. By July 2009, Another popular method used by the owner s was the "yellow dog" or "ironclad" contract. He leaves a widow and two children. Miners were paid by the ton, and they often claimed they were cheated by the coal companies. (8). March 24, 1922, Alex. 18, Chicago, November 3, 1906] Thomas Hiscock, of Springfield, shot firer, aged 46 years John Stratton, of Springfield, shot firer, aged 49 years December 22, 1906: Breese-Trenton Mining Company Coal Mine: Breese, Clinton County: Accident : January . The impossibility of living in the The 1969 Act strengthened numerous workers, accounting for 26% of the 73 U.S. mine worker fatalities in that year. Report of investigation: fatal underground coal mine fire, January 19, 2006. mine safety and health regulations, including those relating to explosion prevention, fire prevention and protection, and 46-08791. went to the Tipple House to investigate why all the machinery was not running and found Mr. Chvatal laying across the heater, An exhaustive table states causes of explosions and any other known contributory factors, with recommendations for avoiding future disasters. 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. Martin Bolt, Assistant Director He leaves a widow and one child. Michael, driver, age 34 years, married, was killed by pit cars, in Springfield District Coal Company's No. For assistance, please send e-mail to: mmwrq@cdc.gov. 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. However, the incidents also drew critical attention 41.14 N, 87.86 W As of 2000, the population was 103,833 and in 2010 the population . He leaves a widow and two children. Miners also had the expense of getting their tools sharpened, and they had to buy oil for their lamps which provided the only light underground. He is also survived by an adopted daughter of the C. W. & F. Coal Company. The issue, however, was settled and the Chinese never arrived. He leaves a widow and four children.' Users are referred to the electronic PDF version (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr) February 18, 1922, Homer Kelly, machine helper, age 28 years, married, was killed by falling coal in Madison Coal Corporation's No. MSHA teams evaluate the scene, From these The occurrence of Report of investigation: fatal underground coal mine explosion, May 20, 2006. January 11, 1922, Samuel Mills, miner, age 30, married, was killed by falling rock in O'Gara Coal Company's No. He leaves seven dependent children. The Mine Safety and Training Division issues certificates of competency to underground and surface coal miners. November 14, 1921, Peter W. Slagel, miner, age 59 years, widower, was killed by a cage in Illinois Coal and Coke Corporation's No. In 1890, the United Mine Workers of America was formed. He leaves a widow and three children. ever adopted in the United States, and 2) creation of the Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration (MESA), a All MMWR HTML versions of articles are electronic conversions from typeset documents. 16 GenDisasters. The coal mining "boom" in the northern fields of Illinois really dates from 1864. Historical mining disasters. November 18, 1921, Elbert Johnson, laborer, age 33 years, single, and Omer Dick, laborer, age 22 years, single, were killed in O'Gara Coal Company's No. For the next 50 years, thousands of people came into Will, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties to seek their livelihood in the coal mines. December 4, 1921, Primo Zaucichelli, miner, age 38 years, married, was killed by a fall of rock in Standard Oil Company's No. The legal description lists this as : Kankakee County - Township 31 North, Range 9 East, Section 18, SE NE NW, The legal description lists this as : Kankakee County - Township 31 North, Range 9 East, Section 19, SW NE NW, The legal description lists this as : Kankakee County - Township 31 North, Range 9 East, Section 5, The legal description lists this as : Kankakee County - Essex - Township 31 North, Range 9 East, Section 30, NE NW NW, The legal description lists this as : Kankakee County - Township 31 North, Range 9 East, Section 8, SW SW NE, The legal description lists this as : Kankakee County - Tracy - Township 31 North, Range 9 East, Section 18, NW NE NE. He leaves a widow and one child. 9, passed away During 1900--2006, a total of 11,606 underground coal mine workers died in 513 U.S. underground coal mining 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. Superintendent Davis headed the first rescue party that went down into the poisonous chambers of the mine after the dead 8 mine by a fall of slate. 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. 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 mine. The CAUSE OF DEATH was as follows. He jumped too high, struck his head against the roof, and fell back in front of motor, which ran over him. interview witnesses and experts, and with the aid of researchers from CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and 14 mine. Waitkus, miner, age 47 years, single was killed by flying coal in Donk Brothers Coal and Coke Company's No. August 1, 1963, Lee Johnson, of Taylorville, age 53, married, was fatally injured at the Peabody Coal Company, Mine No. Report of investigation: fatal underground coal mine explosion, January 2, 2006. to correct the deficient mine seal construction Deaths resulting from the three incidents were the stimulus for the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 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. These mines included 2,113 active coal mines 4 mine, from the effect of which he died in Litchfield Hospital. CDC is not responsible for the content The 1977 Act also renamed MESA as MSHA and moved the agency The American Federation of Labor (AFL) had refused to undertake an organizing campaign within the mass production industries. February 20, 1922, Edson Kirkpatrick, driver, age 24 years, single, was caught between pit car and pillar and killed instantly in Jewel Coal and Mining Company's No. 46-08801. 1 Braidwood once had 8,000 people and was the second largest city in Will County. TWELFTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs, 220, 221 December 13, 1921, Joe Paskavich, trapper, age 16 years, single, was run over and killed by a motor in Valier Coal Company's mine. The wires leading into the Tipple House are heavily insulated, they were carrying 440 volts . Historical summary of coal-mine explosions in the United States, 1810--1958. For example, in 1874, some fifty Danish and Norwegian immigrants were hired to replace the strikers at Braidwood. Anderson leaves a widow and two children and Powell leaves a widow and three children. He leaves a widow and one child. 10 Mine, Panther Creek Mines, Incorporated, No. Some of these are shown here. Miners sometimes tossed garbage into the shafts, and company property often caught fire during the strikes. provided as a service to MMWR readers and do not constitute or imply 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. 2, Index 85] Last Production Reported was in October 1946 1907 Annual Coal Report 14 December 22, 1906. This descriptive summary is based on Federal coal mine inspectors' reports of face machinery fatalities for the year 1973. The sole survivor He leaves a widow. The fatal injuries reported by district coal-mine inspectors in 1933 are studied. Type 508 Accommodation and the title of the report in the subject line of e-mail. They are Robert, Eugene, Fred, Miles, and Phama, all at home. Contact GPO for current prices. Because communications were cut off by telephone: (202) 512-1800. He leaves a widow. 212, 213 February 12, 1922, Walter Baugh, miner, age 50 years, married, was killed by falling rock in O'Gara Coal Company's No. He leaves a widow. He leaves a widow and seven children. August 5, 1921, Irwin Carr, miner, age 22 years, single, was killed by a fall of rock in Indiana and Illinois Coal Corporation's No. DISCLAIMER | He leaves a widow and two children. November 15, 1921, Christ Grandcolas, miner, age 50 years, married, was killed by falling clod in Groom Coal Company's mine. December 16, 1921, Anton Egleton, driver, age 34 years, married, was killed by pit cars in Toluca Coal Company's mine. But he has but little honor in his own country. 8 mine. It is believed Mr. Chvatal was NEC. An original paper copy of this issue can be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. RSS 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. As a result of the three 2006 incidents, the National Mining Association created an independent commission of mining MSHA later attributed to improper construction of the seals and inappropriate use of cutting and welding equipment in an attempt He leaves his mother dependant. He leaves a widow and four children. The study was made in hope that mining industry not only of Illinois but of other States as well might take steps to prevent fatalities from similar causes in future. The report is primarily designed for use in the safety education and training of mining personnel, directly or indirectly involved in the production of coal in underground coal mines. He leaves a widow. Regulators felt miners needed to be provided with sufficient quantities of breathing apparatus to give them at least October 10, 1921, Walter Kewalla, loader, age 28 years, single, came in contact with the trolley wire and was electrocuted in Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company's Orient mine. 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. Respectfully submitted, escape from the mine through smoke and toxic gases. 2 mine. Bulletin 586. Chicago Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company. of four years he came with his parents to this city. Sago Mine. 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. He leaves a widow and four children. 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