Worst US Mine Disasters
The most rescuers killed in a single incident (59): Hanna No. 1 Mine following the mine explosion on March 28, 1908 in Hanna, Wyoming. See more. Between April 1905 and February 1909, disasters at the Zeigler Coal Company mine in Illinois were responsible for the deaths of 65 rescuers/firefighters. Record Mine Entrapment (19 days): 4 miners rescued following the Spring Mountain No. 1 mine ...