1824 explosion at the Saint-Louis coal mine
First firedamp explosion and one of the deadliest in the history of the Ronchamp coal mines. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On April 10, 1824, an explosion occurred in the Saint-Louis coal mine in Champagney, France. The explosion, called the first disaster at the Saint-Louis coal mine, was the first firedamp explosion in the Ronchamp and Champagney coalfields (Haute-Saône) and one of the first in France. It was also one of the deadliest in the history of the Ronchamp coal mines, killing twenty and injuring sixteen. The disaster had a profound impact on the local population and national opinion, calling into question the safety of firedamp mines and the conditions of ventilation.
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Location | Ronchamp commune, Haute-Saône department |
Country | France |
Coordinates | 47°42′25″N 06°39′13″E |
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Type | Coal mine |
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Company | Ronchamp coal mines |
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