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The Monongah Mine disaster occurred on December 6, 1907 and has been described as the worst mining disaster in American history. An explosion thought to have been caused by the ignition of methane ignited the coal dust in mines number 6 and 8, killing hundreds of workers.

1. Monongah Mine After Explosion, Monongah, W. Va.

IDNO:: 041522
Title:: Monongah Mine After Explosion, Monongah, W. Va.
Date:: 1907/12
Description:: The Monongah Mine disaster occurred on December 6, 1907 and has been described as the worst mining disaster in American history. An explosion thought to have been caused by the ignition of methane ignited the coal dust in mines number 6 and 8, killing hundreds of workers.

The caption reads: "This scene shows rescuers at work at the mouth of No. 8 mine: broken and twisted machinery shown in foreground to the right."

2. Aftermath of Explosion at Monongah Mine No. 8, Monongah, W. Va.

IDNO:: 053855
Title:: Aftermath of Explosion at Monongah Mine No. 8, Monongah, W. Va.
Date:: 1907/12
Description:: The caption reads: "This scene shows rescuers at work at the mouth of No. 8 mine: broken and twisted machinery shown in foreground to the right."