Baltimore Mine Tunnel Disaster - Wilkes Barre PA
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Don.Morfe
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Near here, on June 5, 1919, an explosion and fire in the Baltimore Mine Tunnel killed 92 and injured 60 when a fallen trolley wire contacted a cart carrying miners and kegs of blasting powder. One of the deadliest industrial disasters in Pa. history.
Waymark Code: WM16ZRB
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/08/2022
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LOCATION: 41 Spring Street, Wilkes Barre PA 18702
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Baltimore Mine Tunnel Disaster
Near here, on June 5, 1919, an explosion and fire in the Baltimore Mine Tunnel killed 92 and injured 60 when a fallen trolley wire contacted a cart carrying miners and kegs of blasting powder. One of the deadliest industrial disasters in Pa. history, it attracted international media and organized labor attention. A resulting US Bureau of Mines investigation led to the prohibition of transporting miners and explosives in the same rail car.
Erected 2014 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Disaster Date: 06/05/1919
Memorial Sponsors: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Disaster Type: Technological
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of dedication: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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