Coal dust accumulated everywhere, reducing visibility, complication ventilation, and making life miserable for workers.” (Hartley and Kenney) Surely Scanlan did his research on the other inspections done on the mine so with that information he could have helped those poor miners. The miners needed him to make the right decision on there behalf and he failed them just like Manager Brown, the coal company itself the state and Governor Green. It was unfortunate that the miners lost there lives in the way they did because it could have been prevented. The miners needed there job at the mine to support their family so they went there everyday hoping they returned home. They were certainly backed into a corner and needed help from someone and they never got…
On March 25, 1947, a deadly coal mine explosion rocked the calm, peaceful town of Centralia, IL. During World War II, this mine provided coal to the war effort. A charge ignited built up coal dust and caused the explosion. This explosion should have surprised no one. Many public sector safety professionals from state and federal agencies knew of the hazards as a result of inspections, union complaints and letters to state officials. These same safety professionals had notified various officials of mine safety agencies and the mine company of the hazards on more than one occasion. Officers of the mine’s union had also pressed for the hazard to be corrected. Failure to take action to abate the hazard resulted in the loss of 111 hard working men who spent much of their lives mining coal.…
1907 was the worst year in the history of America for coal miner; over 3,200 men lost their lives. Coal fueled the Industrial Age, and Pennsylvania produced the majority of it; producing over 100 million tons. Sadly, it also made the lives of coal miners and their families very hard. Miners were usually immigrant men and boys. The month of December saw three major explosions rock Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The Monongah Mine explosion, in West Virginia, killed 362 miners. The Darr Mine in Jacobs Creek killed 239 miners, and lastly, the Naomi Mine, in Pennsylvania, killed 34. Workers were paid by how much coal was produced, not by how much they worked. Labor and safety laws weren’t what they are today. Management neglect, and in some cases, criminal negligence, resulted in the mass losses of life. During the aftermath of the explosion at Darr Mine, both the Superintendent and the Fire Boss resigned. They reported that they told the owners about the unsafe conditions in the mine, and were ignored.…
The Coal strike also knows as anthracite coal strike began on 1902, this strike started by the United Mine Workers of America in the eastern Pennsylvania. The main reason of this strike was for the higher wages and the recognition of their union. The presidents Roosevelt claimed a commission to suspend the strike. The strike give up, because the miners received 10% wages increase and reduce the workdays from 10 to 9 hours. Owners got the higher price for coal, and did not recognize the trade union as a bargaining agent.…
John D. Rockefeller was the head of the Standard Oil Company and one of the world's richest men. He used his fortune to make many generous causes. He was born in Richford, New York, on July 8, 1839. John Davison Rockefeller moved with his family to Cleveland, Ohio, at the age of 14.…
Coalwood, a town founded on the mining industry, is consumed by nothing more than the work in the mines and high school football. Very few characters throughout the novel are able to see other aspects of life apart from mining. Relationship’s crumble between those who dream of more than following the typical miner path career and those who want to get out of Coalwood and make something of themselves. Elsie, Homer Jr.’s mother, uses her support of Homer Jr.’s fascination with building a rocket to promote not only his dreams but also her own.…
The chronology of the case shows a progression of "appropriate" action within the existing law and according to organization or bureaucratic norms. On an organiza¬tional level, the players include the State of Illinois, the U.S. Government, the Centralia Coal Company, the United Mine Workers of America, and the miners themselves, who could hardly be said to have been well represented by any of the others.…
When we look at what was going on at during this time we see coal miners who would after work go drink then go home and beat there wives. Yes we say that John Wesley moved them but we also have to think that maybe the miners were overly tired and thought that maybe this guy was the way out of working in the mines. I think in my opinion that they were moved by John Wesley's words because they were wanting to feel like there was someone out there watching out for them while they are in a dangerous situation. John Wesley wanted to be there friend and he wanted to help them to become better people. We are all sinners and we all want to be saved.…
These communications would have to be well thought out, detailed and heartfelt as they would be going out to such a diverse array of people vested in the miner’s health. Mothers, daughters, sons, best friends, and co-workers who may have worked with them for years would have to hear of their dire situation from people they had never met, and had no prior experience with. According to Ferrante, P. (2010), “Having and portraying compassion are essential to any situation, especially as the level of outrage increases. In addition, in situations where death and destruction may be imminent or have already occurred, the audience must know that the organization being represented by the risk communicator cares about it. The adage about faceless bureaucrats must be proven wrong in these types of situations” (p.…
The period between 1980- 1999 was bad for Canada. Many people in Canada experienced unemployment. Devastating disasters ended in death and loss of resources. HIV and other diseases were discovered and spread throughout the country. HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, this virus also leads to obtaining AIDS.…
In reading and doing some research on the subject above I believe that some of the ethical decisions of this case were that there was never an informed consent from the men that this study was conducted on. The participants were not informed of all the known dangers, participants had to agree to an autopsy after their death, in order to have their funeral costs covered, some patients were denied treatment so that scientists could observe the individual dangers and fatal progression of the disease, patients were not given the cure, even though it was easily available. The researchers advertised for participants with the slogan; "Last Chance for Special Free Treatment". This was a misleading advertisement and the participants were NOT given a treatment, instead being recruited for a very risky spinal tap-diagnostic. These participants were used as a form of a lab rat. They were unable to make rational decision because they were never provided all of the required information. The scientist who conducted this study was totally out of line. They choose to make decisions concerning others health and lives when they had not right to do so.…
The Coal Industry’s Impact on St. LouisCoal is perhaps the most plentiful source of fossil fuel and it an extensive history. It has been used as a source of heat since cave men roamed the earth. During the 1700s, it was discovered by the British that coal could produce a fuel which burned much cleaner and hotter that wood charcoal. However, the heavy demand of coal started with the Industrial Revolution that created numerous new technologies which required coal for energy. This produced the opportunity for coal to serve as the dominant worldwide supplier of energy. Similar to other large cities around the nation, St. Louis had a growing industry for coal as industrialization took a firm foothold in the community. But, unlike those other cities, “coal is literally the foundation of St. Louis.”…
Suppose you live in a new suburban community. It offers all the amenities and benefits of a tight-knit small community, with the benefits of living close to the big city. Some years pass, and several children and adults in the community start developing extensive and similar illnesses. You think this is clearly not a case of genetics, and become suspicious that something must have gone wrong in the development planning and execution of your community. You start researching and investigating possible causes for the illnesses plaguing the community and, upon digging further, find out that the gas company’s practices may be to blame for the calamity. You decide, at that point, to spread the word around your community about your findings so that everyone can unite in a fight for justice.…
Suppose you live in a new suburban community that combines all the amenities and benefits of a tight-knit small community with the benefits of living close to the big city. Some years pass, and several children and adults in the community start developing extensive and similar illnesses. You think this is clearly not a case of genetics, and you become suspicious that something has gone wrong in the development planning and execution of your community. You start researching possible causes for the illnesses plaguing the community and, upon further investigation, find out that a company’s unsafe chemical-disposal practices may be to blame for the calamity. You decide to notify your community of your findings so that everyone can unite in a fight for justice.…
Suppose you live in a new suburban community that combines all the amenities and benefits of a tight-knit small community with the benefits of living close to the big city. Some years pass, and several children and adults in the community start developing extensive and similar illnesses. You think this is clearly not a case of genetics, and you become suspicious that something has gone wrong in the development planning and execution of your community. You start researching possible causes for the illnesses plaguing the community and, upon further investigation, find out that a company’s unsafe chemical-disposal practices may be to blame for the calamity. You decide to notify your community of your findings so that everyone can unite in a fight for justice.…