TWIN SHAFT DISASTER
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N 41° 20.497 W 075° 47.162
18T E 434235 N 4576978
Quick Description: The histories of these various mining disasters would make a very interesting read.
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/12/2006 4:48:11 PM
Waymark Code: WMYGG
Views: 54
Long Description:
Marker Text:
On June 28, 1896, fifty-eight men were killed in a massive cave-in of rock and coal here, in the Newton Coal Company's Twin Shaft Colliery. An investigative commission, appointed by the Governor, reported on Sept. 25. Although its safety recommendations would often be ignored, the disaster was a factor that led to a stronger unionization of this region under John Mitchell after 1900.
Marker Name: Twin Shaft Disaster
County: Luzerne
Date Dedicated: 06/06/1992
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: N. Main & Union Sts., Pittston
Category: Labor, Business & Industry
Website: Not listed
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