- by cnn
- 15 Aug 2024
Here's a look at mine disasters, accidents and deaths in the United States. This is a list of notable mine disasters and is not all-inclusive.
December 6, 1907 - Worst coal mine disaster in US history: 362 miners are killed in an explosion at the Monongah Nos. 6 and 8 coal mines in Monongah, West Virginia.
December 19, 1907 - An explosion kills 239 at the Darr mine near Van Meter, Pennsylvania.
November 13, 1909 - 259 miners are killed in a fire at the Cherry mine in Cherry, Illinois.
October 22, 1913 - An explosion kills 263 at the Stag Canon No. 2 coal mine in Dawson, New Mexico.
June 8, 1917 - 163 miners are killed in a fire at the Granite Mountain shaft mine in Butte, Montana.
January 10, 1940 - 91 miners are killed by an explosion at Pond Creek No. 1 in Bartley, West Virginia.
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for New York City from Las Vegas made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff on October 29, 2024, due to fumes in the cockpit. Flight DL2133, originating from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas and destined for LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York, reported an issue within minutes of departure, leading the crew to declare an emergency and return to the Las Vegas airport for a safe landing.
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