ISBN: 9780243492336 - report of hearings before the joint select committee of the legislature of west virginia: appointed under substitute for house concurrent resolution ... of mine explosions within the state and t (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents an early 20th-century investigation report into the tragic Stuart Mine explosion in West Virginia, which killed ovre 80 mine workers. The focus of the book is to ascertain the cause of the explosion and to offer recommendations to prevent similar disasters in the future. The author provides a detailed account of the legislative investigation, including interviews with witnesses, as well as assessments by mining experts, engineers, and safety inspectors. Through these accounts, the book delves into the technical details of mine safety, including ventilation, gas detection, and dust management, highlighting the challenges and limitations ofå½"æã®mining practices. Ultimately, the book serves as a valuable historical record of a significant event in the American Labor Movement, shedding light on the working conditions and safety issues of the time, and underscoring the ongoing struggle to improve safety standards in the mining industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…