Killer Mine

Dr. History's Tales of the Old West - En podcast af Dr. Ken Turner - Tirsdage

Almy coal Mine Number 5 had water, methane gas, explosive dust and the danger of cave-ins and fire. Although they used the most modern safety equipment at the time, in 1895 two explosions destroyed equipment and instantly killed sixty-two miners. Some suffocated, burned or were killed by flying debris or concussion. The mine closed in 1909. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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