MONONGAH, W.Va. (WBOY) — Wednesday marked a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives in the Monongah Mine Disaster, an event that’s widely considered to be the worst mine disaster in U.S.
Friday marks exactly 117 years since the Monongah Mine Disaster killed more than 360 people and cemented itself as the worst mining disaster in the history of the United States.
* Four miners missing in West Virginia mine disaster * At least 25 dead, deadliest US mine disaster since 1984 * Giant drills in place to bore into stricken mine * Mine has history of multiple safety ...
Friday marks exactly 117 years since the Monongah Mine Disaster killed more than 360 people and cemented itself as the worst mining disaster in the history of the United States. Unusual Heavy Snow ...