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Darr Mine Disaster PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 29 September 2009 04:01

Van Meter, Pennsylvania

239 Dead from Explosion

December 19, 1907

The Darr Mine Disaster is the worst in the history of the state. On December 19, 1907, shortly after the Monongah Disaster, this explosion took the life of 239 men and boys working inside the mine.

Despite the fact that the area was cleared by the fire boss the previous day, workers entered the area. The open flames ignited the substances around.

 

 




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