Excerpt from Fifth Annual Report of the State Inspector of Coal Mines, 1917
The mines in general made marked improvements. The living conditions in many Of the coal camps received attention and many new dwelling-houses, bath-houses and reading-rooms were erected. Fences were put up around the houses and a plentiful supply of water furnished to encourage gardening and wholesome amuse ments for the entertainment of Old and young were provided. In fact, there is an active movement in the camps Of some Of the coal companies to create better living conditions.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the US coal industry during the early 20th century. The author focuses on the safety of miners, with many dying from explosions and other accidents as their workplaces lacked essential safety features. The book explores fatalities, injuries, and illnesses associated with mining during this period, including fatalities from spontaneous explosions, dust inhalation, and crushing incidents. The author also explores controversial solutions like replacing men with machines in order to boost productivity while sacrificing worker safety, and corporate interests frequently ignoring state regulations. This book provides a thorough examination of the working conditions and associated risks in the US coal mines at the start of the previous century. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781528320009_0
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