Comparison of Mine Inspection Reports on Ohio and West Virginia
Chief Mine Inspector Harrison of Ohio presents findings on the Monongah mines to Chief Inspector J W Paul, confirming widespread law violations by miners and bosses. The report notes long drivings beyond the 80 foot limit, lack of skill, excessive blasting powder, and urges compliance with mining laws and experience requirements to reduce fatalities. The piece contrasts West Virginia and Ohio inspector reports and critiques the mining commission for omitting key safety provisions.
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Harrison
Ohio
Monongah
J. W. Paul
Organized Labor
Varius
Late Mining Commission
Mining Commission
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Report on Monongah Mine Explosion Delineates Dust Cause
The West Virginia Commission report details a December 1907 explosion at Fairmont Coal Company mines No 8 and No 62 in Monongah. It cites coal dust from dry, dusty conditions and electric chain machines, outlines likely origin points, wreckage patterns, and urges dust control and water suppression to prevent future blasts.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Jas. W. Paul
Department of Mines
Bir
Monongah
Fairmont Coal Company
Second North
No8
Room 23
Room 20
Room 21
Second
No. 6
No. 8
Inquiry into Monongah Mine Disaster Findings
The Ohio Report from December 31 1907 details an inspection begun December 16 following the Monongah explosion of December 6. Chief Inspector Jas W Paul of Charleston West Virginia receives observations and conclusions, noting both mines were indisputably linked to the calamity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jas. W. Paul
Charleston
W. Va
Monongah
Blighting the Guard System Threat to Mining Laws
The piece rails against a guard system blocking mining law enforcement, urging a special session to enact protections for miners. It cites inspector authority, ventilation needs, and incidents at several mines, with references to Ohio Valley labor strife, union suppression, and calls for the Guar bill to free wage slaves in Little Mountain State.
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Montgomery
Ohio State Federation of Care
Fairmont
West Virgin
West Virginia
Ohio
Guarda
Jasper
Farmington
Ill
Mine Workers’ Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Boyle
Hargrove
District No. 2
Cabin Creek
National Organization
Kanawha Valley
Little Mountain State
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
The
Ohio Report
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