Works Accidents and the Law (1910) - Pittsburgh, PA
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N 40° 26.438 W 080° 00.175
17T E 584561 N 4477141
One of many state markers in downtown Pittsburgh.
Waymark Code: WMX415
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/23/2017
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The marker says, The pioneering study of industrial conditions in Allegheny County by Crystal Eastman documented 526 workplace deaths in one year. A component of the landmark Pittsburgh Survey, it lead to industrial accident prevention programs and workers' compensation laws."
Marker Name: Works Accidents and the Law (1910)
County: Allegheny
Date Dedicated: 01/01/2009
Marker Type: City
Location: Market Square
Category: History
Website: Not listed
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