Historical Summary of Coal-Mine Explosions in the United States, 1810-1958

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Purpose of Review: "The purpose of this review is to relate the growth of explosion hazards to the increased number and size of the coal mines and the changes in mining methods. The causes of explosions during each period of years are discussed to show progress or its lack in controlling or eliminating different causes."

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288 p. : ill.

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Humphrey, H. B. 1960.

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  • Main Title: Historical Summary of Coal-Mine Explosions in the United States, 1810-1958
  • Series Title: United States Bureau of Mines Reports
  • Added Title: United States Bureau of Mines Bulletin 586

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Purpose of Review: "The purpose of this review is to relate the growth of explosion hazards to the increased number and size of the coal mines and the changes in mining methods. The causes of explosions during each period of years are discussed to show progress or its lack in controlling or eliminating different causes."

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288 p. : ill.

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  • 1960

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  • 1810 - 1958

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Humphrey, H. B. Historical Summary of Coal-Mine Explosions in the United States, 1810-1958, report, 1960; Washington D.C.. (digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc12740/: accessed April 24, 2018), University of North Texas Libraries, Digital Library, digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.