Report of the Governor's Committee Appointed to Investigate the Coal Mine

Description: This book provides an in-depth investigation into the causes of the devastating 1943 Bear Creek Mine disaster that killed seventy-four men in Montana. An interdisciplinary committee and team of experts were commissioned to examine every detail of the mine, from ventilation systems to electrical equipment, mining practices, and even the management and state inspection practices. The author details the problems uncovered, including inadequate ventilation, improper handling of explosives, and unsafe electrical practices. The findings outlined in the book have shaped mining safety codes and contributed significantly to the prevention of similar disasters. This sobering and illuminating account highlights the importance of thorough investigations and ongoing vigilance in ensuring the safety of miners everywhere. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

Price: 19.72 USD

Location: New York NY

End Time: 2025-01-28T09:56:55.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD