A brief study of fatal and nonfatal electrical accidents in coal mines is presented, giving reasons for their occurrence, classification according to causes, examples of resuscitation, and methods for avoiding such accidents. . January 13, 1922, Cecil Ettinger, laborer, age 20 years, married, was killed at Peabody Coal Company's No. Within these divisions, the office: regulates the mining industry throughout the State of Illinois, regulates the possession, use, and storage of explosives, His body was crushed into a pulp. This descriptive summary is based on Federal coal mine inspectors' reports of face machinery fatalities for the year 1973. Fatalities at Indiana coal mines, 1934--1938, Explosions in Illinois coal mines, 1883--1932, Summary of some selected underground coal-mine-face-machinery fatalities-1973, Fatal and nonfatal electrical accidents in coal mines. February 12, 1922, Walter Baugh, miner, age 50 years, married, was killed by falling rock in O'Gara Coal Company's No. in 1910 of the U.S. Bureau of Mines, an agency specifically authorized to conduct mine safety and health research. This legislation contains provisions to He leaves a widow and two children. They found that the average miner made only $379.44 in a year. to correct the deficient mine seal construction (3). September 27, 1921, Joe Gatantus, miner, age 49 years, single, was killed in United States Fuel Company's No. (9). September 2, 1921, Thomas Ritson, miner, age not given, married, was suffocated in Harrisburg Colliery Company's Harco mine. Wells, W. 11. March 24, 1922, Alex. 217-333-4747 The average loss is shown to be 1.8% of annual mine production. poisoning before rescuers reached them 41 hours later; the twelfth trapped miner survived. He leaves a widow and two children. collected additional data on the deaths and circumstances associated with the Sago, Alma, and Darby incidents. info@isgs.illinois.edu, 2023 University of Illinois Board of Trustees. GREAT HAYWOOD MOTOR CAR ACCIDENT DISASTER 9 MARCH 1905 NR RUGELEY, CANNOCK. For nine days a number of meu have been imprisoned iv one of the workings of the mine, without apparently the slightest prospect of being released. 1 mine. James R. Richards, Inspector, NINTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. January 21, 1922, Valentine Hofshaur, miner, age 41 years, married, was killed by a fall of rock in Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company's Orient mine. 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. 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. 2 mine. Serious strikes by miners in northern Illinois occurred in these years: 1868, 1874, 1877 (the year of the nine months' strike), 1889, 1894, and 1897 (after which the miners received a raise and the eight-hour day). Mr. Hubbard was 50 years old. Respectfully submitted, 2 mine. A favorite tactic was the "blacklist." He leaves a widow and seven children. Strikebreakers, or "scabs," are workers hired by the company to replace those who are striking. In the mid-1870s, it was the most important coal town in northern Illinois. Did you know that John L. Lewis worked in the northern fields? 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. 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. 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. As a result of the three 2006 incidents, the National Mining Association created an independent commission of mining TWELFTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs, 220, 221 Authors: Miller, A U Publication Date: Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1934 Research Org. 8 mine by a fall of slate. Waitkus, miner, age 47 years, single was killed by flying coal in Donk Brothers Coal and Coke Company's No. SEVENTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. Fatal Accidents. He leaves a widow and four children. These mines included 2,113 active coal mines Annual income was seriously reduced by this seasonal unemployment, which seems to have been the most constant problem for the miners over the years. 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. 1885-1948. Assumption. Privacy Statement. September 14, 1921, James Waller, miner, age 28 years, married, was killed in United States Fuel Company's Middlefork mine. 186, 187 October 31, 1921, Thomas Dungin, miner, age 56 years, married, was injured October 28 by a shot explosion in Superior Coal Company's No. 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 one child. He leaves a widow and one child. He leaves a widow and three children. realistic training, professional emergency response and rescue capability, and development of a safety culture in mining If factories cut back or closed during a depression, even less coal was needed; so again miners were out of work. from the U.S. Department of the Interior to the U.S. Department of Labor. improve safety, health, preparedness, and emergency response in U.S. mines. afternoon at the Latter Day Saints church. He leaves a widow and four children. Another popular method used by the owner s was the "yellow dog" or "ironclad" contract. Respectfully submitted, All rights reserved. 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. He leaves a widow. Department of Health and Human Services. miners could not be told they were 700 feet from fresh air and could walk out of the mine. A Braidwood miner, born in Bohemia who later moved to Chicago, became the Mayor of Chicago. 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. These safety improvements will require more attention to human behavior and comprehensive risk management November 14, 1921, Peter W. Slagel, miner, age 59 years, widower, was killed by a cage in Illinois Coal and Coke Corporation's No. 9 mine. It also should be of value for evaluating and proposing safety criteria for reducing fatalities. March 14, 1922, Rosch Cruse, laborer, age 50 years, married, was killed by railroad cars at Chicago-Sandoval Coal Company's mine. 2. the period 1900--2006 published by MSHA wendy.koehler@illinois.gov via email, or by phone at 217-558-4925 or 217-299-8155. DISCLAIMER | October 18, 1921, Theodore Jeter, miner, age 52 years, married, was killed in Peabody Coal Company's No. Underground mine disasters are afternoon to attend the funeral of the late Robert McKinnon. 2006 (MINER Act) (1), which amended the Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to improve safety, health, preparedness, 57 mine. He leaves a widow. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) determines whether investigation of 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. November 5, 1921, Harold Short, loader, age 23 years, married, was killed in Willis Coal and Mining Company's No. 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. 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. 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. For permissions information, contact the Illinois State Geological Survey. DHHS IC 9481. 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. Deceased was on his way out and the motor coming in with an empty trip, he went into the refuge place. He leaves a widow and one child. February 28, 1922, Thomas Cramer, miner, age 33 years, married, died from injuries sustained the day before in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. Questions regarding certification should be directed to February 6, 1922, John Morris, cager, age 52 years, single, was killed in Wenona Coal Company's mine. cutting communication wires. He leaves a widow and seven children. While coal mines are federally regulated, there could also be ways for state legislation to help. The American Federation of Labor (AFL) had refused to undertake an organizing campaign within the mass production industries. . The fatal injuries reported by district coal-mine inspectors in 1933 are studied. Full Record; Other Related Research; Coal Mining Disasters, 1900--2006. Many of the accidents are similar in nature and are repetitive. investigators determined that lightning was the most likely ignition source for the explosion However, the incidents also drew critical attention September 29, 1921, John Schwalb, miner, age 41 years, married, was killed by falling slate in Glendale Coal Company's mine. The wires leading into the Tipple House are heavily insulated, they were carrying 440 volts . Miners used lumber to prop up the roof where they worked, but often huge rocks would fall, thus trapping, injuring, or killing them. He leaves a widow and two children. He leaves a widow. Ditterline had been a miner for 28 years in Illinois and had been . He leaves a widow and two children. Respectfully submitted, (10). and emergency response in U.S. mining. 10 Mine, Panther Creek Mines, Incorporated, No. In some places, companies got the courts to issue "injunctions," which made it illegal for miners to strike, have meetings, or march. A 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. December 13, 1921, Julius Reimler, laborer, age 47 years, married, was killed in Donk Brothers Coal and Coke Company's No. Historical summary of mine disasters in the United States. ID No. A. Wilson, timberman, age 67 years, married, was killed by a fall of rock in Hickory Hill Coal Company's mine. April 13, 1922, Charles Stebouebi, miner, age 46 years, single, died from injuries received March 29 in Searls Coal Company's mine by a fall of coal. 54 2018 Hurricane Florence: 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. RSS Progress made in accident prevention in recent years is reviewed. From 1899 to 1908, the UMW president was John Mitchell, who was born in Braidwood on February 4, 1870. Pana, Ill., March 17. Mine Safety and Health Administration. Unheeding the warnings of the men, he attempted to reach the spot where it was known one victim still remained. 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. with the mining of such a precious commodity. (5--6) and the U.S. Bureau of Mines He leaves a widow and two children. It was the worst mining disaster in Illinois history up to that time. 4 mine. He leaves a widow and one child. also incorporated new mandates for all noncoal mines. Henry D. Thompson, Inspector, EIGHTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. 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. 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