Death Underground
Narrated by Gary D. MacFadden
- Released
- December 11, 2013
- Length
- 9 hrs 43 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- University Press Audiobooks
"Death Underground: The Centralia and West Frankfort Mine Disasters" delves into the tragic coal mine explosions that claimed the lives of 111 men in Centralia in 1947 and 119 men in West Frankfort in 1951. Authors Robert E. Hartley and David Kenney investigate the causes of these disasters, the failures in safety protocols, and the political dynamics at play, while highlighting the personal impact on survivors and their communities. With interviews, historical context, and a critical analysis of accountability among mine owners, labor unions, and state officials, this compelling work brings to light the urgent need for improved mine safety legislation.
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