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Mining Accident and Disasters

From the webguy:  If you're looking for information about disasters not listed, please e-mail us and we'll make every effort to locate it.  The USMRA does not claim to be a sole source for this information.  For a complete historical list, visit here.

Mine Fires
Aracoma Alma  2006
Nemacolin  1971
Argonaut  1922
Sunshine  1972
Wilberg  1984
Cherry  1909
 
Inundations
Saxsewell  1968
Porter Tunnel  1977
 
Cave-ins
Crandall Canyon  2007
Sheppton  1963
 
Mine Explosions
Darby No. 1  2006
Sago  2006
McElroy  2003
JWR No. 5  2001
Willow Creek  2000
Robena  1962
Farmington  1968
Scotia  1976
Smith  1943
Monongah  1907
Naomi  1907
Darr  1907
Butte  1895
 
Notable Accidents
Barrick Goldstrike Heat Stress, NV  2002
Jim Walter Benchman Accident, AL  2003
Vaal Reefs Elevator, SA  1995
Barnett Complex Poisoning, IL  1971

Notable Links:
Mine Safety and Health Administration MSHA Fatalgrams and Accident Investigations
NIOSH Mining Historical Mine Disasters from 1839 to the Present from NIOSH Mining Safety and Health Research
U. S. Mine Rescue Association News Article Archives
U. S. Mine Rescue Association Historical Data on Mine Accidents
Underground Coal Mine Disasters Since 1980 Underground Coal Mine Disasters Since 1980
Underground Coal Mine Disasters Since 1980 Solar Correlations to Mine and Other Disasters