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West Virginia Mines Beat Fatality Records in 1912
Department of Mines chief Henry reports eleven months ending November show fewer deaths than any year since 1905. In 1912, 309 accidents occurred among 73,059 miners, with sixteen counties posting new safety records. The state’s fatality rate stands at 2 21 per 100000 workers, the best since 1905.
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Charleston
Henry
Department of Mines
West Virgina
Mining Department
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West Virginia
Public Service Commission
United States Bureau of Mines
Sir Qearr
Mey
Searleahal
Nineiaje
Union For Mining
Henry D. Hatfield
Henry Asi
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