Centralia No 5 On March 25‚ 1947‚ the Centralia No. 5 coal mine exploded near the town of Centralia‚ Illinois‚ killing 111 people. The Mine Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor reported the explosion was caused when an under burdened shot or blown-out shot ignited coal dust. In this paper‚ I plan to discuss Driscoll Scanlan‚ who was the inspector for the district for the area. “Scanlan was a stubborn‚ righteous‚ zealous‚ man of fierce integrity” (Stillman
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Centralia No. 5: A Mine Disaster No One Stopped The Centralia Mine opened in 1907 and remained free of fatal accidents for decades (Walker‚ 2006). By the 1940’s mine inspectors began reporting excessive coal dust in the mines and also provided recommendations. In March 25‚ 1947‚ the Centralia No. 5 coal mine exploded near the town of Centralia‚ Illinois‚ killing 111 people. The explosion was caused when an under burdened explosive detonation ignited coal dust. The explosion of this mine should
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The Blast in Centralia No. 5 by John Bartlow Martin highlights multiple failures in public administration. In this case study Bartlow reviewed how government operated during the 1940’s. In this paper I will touch on a few issues or concerns that were widespread during the 1940’s. I will explain alternative methods that could have been implemented to create change in a period when corruption and lack of oversight was widespread. Logistical Alternatives Four Logistical alternatives Scanlan could
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honor of the Centralia massacre. The large bronze statue known as The Sentinel is the most noticeable and immediately commanded my attention at the center of the park. It was commissioned and placed in 1924 in the name of the four Legionnaires who were killed on that fateful date of November 11‚ 1919. There is also a tiny plaque on the ground which is a bit more difficult to notice and gives a lasting memory to those were killed in the tragedy. John Regan‚ co-owner of the Centralia Square Antique
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Centralia No. 5 PAD 500- Modern Public Administration April 23‚2014 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
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PAD 500: The Blast in Centralia No.5 Case Study Diana E. Johnson Strayer University PAD 500 Prof. Derrick L. Tinsley‚ Ph.D. October 22‚ 2012 Four logistical alternatives Driscoll O. Scanlan could have addressed at the Illinois Centralia No.5 Mine According to Fred Fanning‚ it is vital for public sector safety professionals‚ to be concerned with results and be focus on their purpose. The public sector safety professional must be pertinent to the necessities of the public by aiming on results
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The United States of America has had 44 presidents‚ all with various strengths and weaknesses. In a multi-paragraph essay‚ explain who you think was the best American president and why. Make sure to include specific examples and details to support your argument and why. As you write‚ remember your essay will be scored based on how well you: develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates your controlling idea to the audience. support your controlling idea
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The Usage of Blast Furnace What is a Blast Furnace? A blast furnace is a type of metallurgical furnace used for smelting to produce industrial metals‚ generally iron. In a blast furnace‚ fuel‚ ore‚ and flux (limestone) are continuously supplied through the top of the furnace‚ while air (sometimes with oxygen enrichment) is blown into the lower section of the furnace‚ so that the chemical reactions take place throughout the furnace as the material moves downward. In the blast furnace‚ it is so
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Blast furnace is a continuous unit of shaft-type. The charging of burden is conducted from above‚ through the typical charging unit‚ which is the gas damper of the blast furnace. It is reduced rich iron ore (at present time resources of rich iron ore are preserved only in Australia and Brazil)‚ sinter or pellets in the blast furnace. Sometimes granular pellets are used instead of crude ore. Blast furnace consists of five constructive elements: top cylindrical part is top throat‚ that is necessary
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