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Plan to Prevent Mine Disasters Aims at Severe Penalties
Colonel W. P. Read, president of the Trend Coal Co, calls for prison terms for mining law violators and mandatory asbestos curtains in tunnels. He urges smokeless explosives, blast control, and dedicated sprinkling to cut coal dust and prevent blowouts. He also advocates safety measures to ensure miners do not light lamps or pipes inside mines. He also discussed appointing harsher penalties and stricter enforcement to avert future disasters.
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