Marianna Coal Mine disaster
The Marianna Coal Mine disaster, in Marianna, Pennsylvania, killed 154 miners and left one survivor on November 28, 1908, in what was the worst disaster in Washington County history.[1] The incident, and several others at the time,[2][3][4] catalyzed public advocacy for mine safety,[1] leading to the establishment of the US Bureau of Mines in 1910.[5] USBM research on safer blasting material and the prevention of mine gas and dust explosions resulted in reduced occurrence of mine disasters.[6]
A historical marker commemorating the disaster was erected in 2019[1] by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission[7] in Marianna Borough.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Marianna Mine Explosion Historical Marker". The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Darr Mine Disaster Historical Marker". ExplorePAhistory.com. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ Guido, George (13 April 2022). "Remember when: Harwick mine explosion killed 179 miners and 2 rescuers". Trib Live.
- ^ "Naomi Mine Victims.; Thirty-four Dead in Pennsylvania Disaster -- 28 Found. English Motor Industry. This Year a Disappointing One -- High Hopes of the First Months Unfulfilled". The New York Times. 8 December 1907.
- ^ "U.S. Department of the Interior Information". 20 August 2015.
- ^ Mainiero, RJ; Verakis, HC (March 2010). "A Century of Bureau of Mines/NIOSH Explosives Research" (PDF). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission".
- ^ "Marianna PA - information about the borough and its administration".
- ^ "Resource Directory • Washington County, PA • CivicEngage".