Photo 10 Jul 18 notes todayinlaborhistory: Today in labor history, July 10, 1902:  A powerful gas and dust explosion occurs in the Rolling Mill Mine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, killing 112 miners.  The disaster devastated the immigrant community and provoked calls for investigations and greater safety measures.  The Rolling Mill Mine Disaster still ranks as one of the most deadly mining accidents in the history of the U.S. 

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Today in labor history, July 10, 1902:  A powerful gas and dust explosion occurs in the Rolling Mill Mine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, killing 112 miners.  The disaster devastated the immigrant community and provoked calls for investigations and greater safety measures.  The Rolling Mill Mine Disaster still ranks as one of the most deadly mining accidents in the history of the U.S. 

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    Not to mention that terrible flood that hit the town in 1889 also due to awful industrial standards and deregulation….
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