Sunshine Disaster #322 - Idaho Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Sunshine Disaster

On May 2, 1972, fire broke out in the mine.  Carbon monoxide, heat, smoke and gas spread swiftly through the tunnels severely hampering rescue efforts. 

178 miners were working at various levels, 85 made it out to safety.  Seven days later two miners were found alive.  On May 13, the last of the 91 victims were brought out.  This was the country's worst hardrock mine disaster since 1917.  The Sunshine, largest silver mine in the nation, is a mile deep and has 100 miles of tunnels. ~ text of marker

Marker Name: Sunshine Disaster Marker Type: Roadside County: Shoshone Group Responsible for Placement: Idaho Historical Society Marker Number: 322 Web link(s) for additional information: http://www.usmra.com/saxsewell/sunshine.htm Marker Text: Not listed City: Not listed Date Dedicated: Not listed

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