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Mining accidents can occur from a variety of causes, including leaks of poisonous gases such as hydrogen sulfide [2] or explosive natural gases, especially firedamp or methane, [3] dust explosions, collapsing of mine stopes, mining-induced seismicity, flooding, or general mechanical errors from improperly used or malfunctioning mining equipment (such as safety lamps or electrical equipment).
Coal mining disasters in the United States (13 C) Pages in category "Mining disasters in the United States" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.
The collapse of an 11-story coal mining plant in Martin County left two workers trapped under the rubble as crews worked to free them Wednesday. One of the workers has since been confirmed dead.
The coal dust explosion occurred at 3:27 pm. [2] The incident was the worst in the United States since 1970, when 38 miners were killed at Finley Coal Company's No. 15 and 16 mines in Hyden, Kentucky. [3] [4] [5] A state funded independent investigation later found Massey Energy directly responsible for the blast. [6]
The miner died when a massive section of the roof fell at an underground mine in Eastern Kentucky. Safety lapses caused accident that killed Kentucky coal miner, federal agency says Skip to main ...
The U.S. Bureau of Mines was created in 1910 to investigate accidents, advise industry, conduct production and safety research, and teach courses in accident prevention, first aid, and mine rescue. The Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Acts of 1969 and 1977 set further safety standards for the industry.
The Monongah mining disaster was a coal mine explosion on December 6, 1907, at Fairmont Coal Company's Nos. 6 and 8 mines in Monongah, West Virginia, which killed 362 miners. It has been described as "the worst mining disaster in American history" [ 1 ] and was one of the contributing events that led to the creation of the United States Bureau ...