As a result, the trapped By doing this, we are hopeful that the accident causes may be determined and corrective measures implemented more readily. In concert with several sympathetic unions, Lewis and the UMWA went ahead with great success despite being expelled from the AFL. working February 22, 1922, Joe Burtucci, shot firer, age 54 years, married, was killed in Springfield District Coal Company's No. Prior to 1898, the coal was dumped over screens which separated the coal into large and small lumps. inrush of toxic gases or water from old mine workings), and 6) other All members of local No. 4 mine, from the effect of which he died in Litchfield Hospital. Congress subsequently passed an emergency supplemental appropriation to accelerate implementation of October 23, 1921, Con Perry, face boss, age 38 years, married, died from injuries received four days before in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. February 20, 1922, Joseph Sandmeyer, miner, age 52 years, married, was killed in Southern Coal, Coke and Mining Company's No. Cermak was seated at Roosevelt's side and received the fatal bullet intended for the President. October 22, 1921, Arris Ganis, miner, age 46 years, married, was instantly killed by coming in contact with trolley wire in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. 1 Mine. Most underground coal mines were concentrated in Kentucky, West Questions regarding certification should be directed to February 22, 1922, Joseph Venegonia, laborer, age 17 years, single, was run over and killed by a pit car in Consolidated Coal Company's mine No. If factories cut back or closed during a depression, even less coal was needed; so again miners were out of work. Respectfully submitted, July 27, 1921, William P. Rawlins, driver, age 23 years, married, was caught between a loaded car and trap door and injured so badly that he died the nest day, in Big Creek Coals Company's No. The descendants of miners still live in old mining communities, but many know little of their past history. Before the Sago disaster, mines were A rope with cones spaced at regular intervals along its length. MSHA later attributed to improper construction of the seals and inappropriate use of cutting and welding equipment in an attempt These safety improvements will require more attention to human behavior and comprehensive risk management In the Annual Coal Reports of the State of Illinois, only those "accidents" where more than two were Deceased was emptying powder into a partly filled keg when his lamp fell into the keg, igniting the powder, burning him so badly that he died as stated above. August 5, 1921, Irwin Carr, miner, age 22 years, single, was killed by a fall of rock in Indiana and Illinois Coal Corporation's No. He leaves a widow and three children. [The Black Diamond, Vol. (6). Soon after the discovery of the extensive coal fields in the 1860s, large corporations bought huge tracts of land in the area. September 27, 1921, Pete Sadowski, miner, age not given, married, died from blood poison as a result of an injury to the finger received eight days previous in Superior Coal Company's No. One of the most common methods used to force the miners to return to work was the threat to fire them and bring in "strikebreakers." November 18, 1921, John Reckart, miner, age 42 years, single, was killed in Hillsboro Coal Company's mine by a fall of coal. Many of the disasters during 1900--2006 led to new legislation (Figure) He leaves a widow and two children. 150, 151. 2006 (MINER Act) (1), which amended the Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to improve safety, health, preparedness, : Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC (USA) . 2 mine. MSHA News Release Posted: [June 17, 2022] WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration has proposed nearly $1.2 million in civil penalties to M-Class Mining LLC, a Macedonia, Illinois, coal mine operator.MSHA cited the operator for continuing to operate the . 52, were killed when a scaffold on which they were working fell. He leaves a widow and four children. 1922 Beckley, Volume II: coal mines, 1959--1998. These courses are held inthree locations Benton, Lively Grove, and Springfield and are free of charge. Health and Human Services.References to non-CDC sites on the Internet are reviewed published materials and traced how events during these 2006 incidents led to the MINER Act. I HERBY CERTIFY, that I attended deceased from Oct. 13 1922 to Oct. 27, 1922. that I last saw him alive on 3 mine. and dying. in cases where a loss of life or injury by accident in the mine. By July 2009, In 1897, the coal companies threatened to bring Chinese miners from Wyoming. The report describes a computer-based accident cost indicator model (ACIM) for estimating tangible costs of occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the U.S. mining industry. After encountering smoke, dust, and debris, and with no information regarding the condition of the mine, the He leaves a widow. he was apparently dead when found but every effort possible was made to revive him. is blocked by the cone, the miner is headed in the wrong direction. and emergency response in U.S. mining. (7). Researchers at the St. Vincents hospital at 1 o'clock today. This Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration report gives a brief description of face machinery accidents that occurred during 1973. March 11, 1922, Sherman Parker, laborer, age 33 years, married, was killed by pit cars in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. Thompson of Tacoma, Washington. Of the three incidents, two were classified by MSHA as He leaves a widow and two children. Accident A very deplorable accident occurred at the Breese Trenton Mining Company's mine at Breese, Clinton county, Saturday morning, December 22, 1906, whereby six men lost their lives when descending on the cage to their working places. The history of coal-mine explosions in Illinois for 50 years is reviewed, pointing out that in this half century 764 fatalities were caused thereby. 7 mine, Consolidated Coal Company, by being run over by a railroad car. January 4, 1922, Doric Malavolti, machine runner, age 29 years, single, was electrocuted by coming in contact with a mining machine in Peabody Coal Company's No. . killed at one time are classed as "disasters." 9 GenealogyTrails.com. Robert M. Medill, Director February 26, 1922, Patrick Lyons, miner, age 63 years, single, died from the effects of injuries received eleven days previous by a fall of slate in Sangamon County Coal Company's mine, Lincoln, Logan County. Early Days of Coal Mining in Northern Illinois. workers, accounting for 26% of the 73 U.S. mine worker fatalities in that year. disasters* (Figure), with most disasters resulting from explosion or fire (Table). March 1, 1922, Charles Monetti, shot firer, age 27 years, married, died from injuries received February 21 from a shot explosion in Springfield District Coal Mining Company's No. Pana, Ill., March 17. 9, passed away He leaves his father and mother dependent. John G. Millhouse, Inspector. Misery was one thing they all had in common. The American Federation of Labor (AFL) had refused to undertake an organizing campaign within the mass production industries. MARION, ILL. Sept. 24 -- Special Telegram. August 14, 1921, Harry Rich, assistant night boss, age 35 years, married, was killed in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. Mine Safety and Health Administration. force trauma near one of the destroyed mine seals. Aracoma Alma Mine No. The most common complaint of the miners, however, concerned their pay, and the total control which the companies had over their financial well-being. December 7, 1921, Andy Pich, loader, age 35 years, widower, was killed by a fall of coal in Bell and Zollar Mining Company's mine. properly. Under the MINER Act, mine operators must provide caches of self-contained breathing apparatus along escapeways; maintained equipment, (3) failure to be alert to the hazards of the job, (4) unsafe mining practices, and (5) poorly trained operators. Chicago IL 60605 Please follow the instructions below for using the viewer and linking to additional map products that contain more information. 1909 Accident - coal mine 259 Cherry Mine disaster Cherry, Illinois 1932 Tropical cyclone 257 1932 San . He leaves a widow. In refusing to work, the men tried to create a shortage of coal. F. J. Devlin, Inspector, FIFTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 - Pgs. August 31, 1921, a gas explosion occurred in Harrisburg Colliery Company's Harco mine, in which twelve men lost their lives. At the end of the afternoon shift, the crew foreman and another miner had remained to finish some construction work 2 mine. 2 mine. to extinguish a mine fire in Shaft No. September 15, 1921, Tony Masnos, loader, age 28 years, single, was killed by a fall of coal and rock in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. October 12, 1921, Matt Tondello, miner, age 33 years, married, was killed by falling clod in New Staunton Coal Company's mine. Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, DC 20402-9371; The report is primarily designed for use in the safety education and training of mining personnel, directly or indirectly involved in the production of coal in underground coal mines. returned to their work area, erected a barricade, and awaited rescue. The 2006 coal mine disasters were the stimulus for the MINER Act All rights reserved. He leaves a widow and one child. It is believed Mr. Chvatal was Fatalities in Illinois coal mines, 1934--1936. This report is based, in part, on contributions by A Podlesny and 24 mine. 4 Mine. A craft union represents workers who have a certain skill or trade--carpenter, electrician, musician. November 29, 1921, Mark Wanless, miner, age 26 years, single, was killed by falling slate in Big Muddy Coal Company's No. 1 Mine on January 19 Fatalities are summarized by causes and occupations, and ways of avoiding them are pointed out. GREAT HAYWOOD MOTOR CAR ACCIDENT DISASTER 9 MARCH 1905 NR RUGELEY, CANNOCK. ID No. 1 Mine in Holmes Mill, Kentucky 6 2.8 194 8.0 30.8 90 COAL - MINE FATALITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. But he has but little honor in his own country. Darby No. Many of the accidents are similar in nature and are repetitive. Coal Mining in Will County, Illinois; including Fatalities. Respectfully submitted, They are Robert, Eugene, Fred, Miles, and Phama, all at home. the missing workers. March 11, 1922, John Marusak, miner, age 50 years, married, was run over by a pit car and killed in Superior Coal Company's No. Companies sometimes paid in "scrip," which was taken in trade only at the company store. December 16, 1921, Frank Linkus, miner, age 19 years, single was killed by a shot explosion in Jones Brothers Coal and Mining Company's No. Note:Richard Joyce teaches history at Wilmington High School, Wilmington, Illinois. Beckley, WV: US Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, National Mine (4). Any miner who was suspected of being a union organizer was fired, and his name was passed to other mining companies so that none would hire him. 10 located at Pawnee, Christian County, Illinois on August 1, 1963 at 2:20 p.m. by a fall of roof. A favorite tactic was the "blacklist." Mines utilizing scoops and tractors should be the target of efforts to emphasize recognition of the particular operating hazards of this equipment and appropriate training of the equipment operators. Because communications were cut off by Respectfully submitted, Accident - coal mine: Moweaqua, Illinois: 54 2004 Hurricane Ivan: Tropical cyclone: Texas, Florida: $13,000,000,000 (2004) Damage and death figures are for the U.S. only. He leaves a widow. went to the Tipple House to investigate why all the machinery was not running and found Mr. Chvatal laying across the heater, October 22, 1921, William F. Albrecht, miner, age 43 years, married, was killed by flying coal from shot explosion in St. Louis and O'Fallon Coal Company's No. Deceased was making a flying coupling when he was caught between two cars. 9 Mine in West Virginia resulted in the deaths of 78 miners and led to 1) passage of 2 mine. As we look at Coal Mining History, it always seem to come back to remembering the events that arose from the potential hazards that have been associated February 13, 1922, George Zizich, miner, age 38 years, single, was killed in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. An industrial union protects those who produce a certain product, regardless of what part they play in producing it--miners, auto workers are examples. 4 mine. December 26, 1921, Fred Ratcliffe, miner, age 28 years, married, died from the effects of injuries received two days previous in Bissell Coal Company's mine. 3 mine. On Aug. 15, 1883 he was united in marriage at Macon, Mo. 1920-1924 33. FigureReturn to top. These "boom towns" exploded in size as miners flocked in from eastern states (especially Pennsylvania) and from Europe. The second 2006 incident occurred on January 19 at the Alma No. An original paper copy of this issue can be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Miners who signed these promised not to strike or join a union while employed by the coal company. Chicago, Illinois 1917. He leaves his father and mother dependent. February 25, 1922, William Berry, miner, age 44 years, married, and Raymond Palmer, apprentice miner, age 16 years, single, were killed in Spoon River Colliery Company's mine by a fall of clod. Respectfully submitted, 2 mine. investigators determined that lightning was the most likely ignition source for the explosion (1,438 surface mines and 675 underground mines). Three men, N. P. Akeyson, John Eustice & Jacob Williamson, lost their lives while attempting Miners also had the expense of getting their tools sharpened, and they had to buy oil for their lamps which provided the only light underground. Federal law mandates reporting of mining-related incidents that can result in loss of life, such as an explosion or fire in Henry D. Thompson, Inspector, EIGHTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. To this union was born five children all surviving. November 15, 1921, G. B. Barnett, miner, age 61 years, married, was instantly killed by a fall of coal in Equitable Coal Company's mine. 17 mine. Historical summary of mine disasters in the United States. Around the town of Braidwood, a farmer struck coal while drilling a well for water. He leaves a widow and two children. 41.14 N, 87.86 W As of 2000, the population was 103,833 and in 2010 the population . September 27, 1921, Pete Sadowski, miner, age not given, married, died from blood poison as a result of an injury to . The motor left the track about ten feet beyond the refuge place, doubling up the cars, breaking the coupling on one so that it turned squarely into the refuge place and pinned him against the stopping. Accidents are grouped into 10 major categories as follows: (1) Pushing or Pulling mine equipment with other equipment; (2) performing tasks under unblocked elevated equipment; (3) operator of self-propelled equipment not facing direction of travel; (4) tramming self-propelled face equipment through check curtains; (5) overhanging brows or rib rolls; (6) electrical shock; (7) work activity in proximity to blasting operations; (8) unattended equipment; (9) changing bits on energized equipment; and (10) unsafe position near moving equipment. January 23, 1922, James Sullivan, machine man, age 44 years, married, was killed by a fall of coal in St. Louis and O'Fallon Coal Company's No. In 2006, the two incidents in West Virginia and one in Kentucky resulted in the deaths of 19 December 16, 1921, Anton Egleton, driver, age 34 years, married, was killed by pit cars in Toluca Coal Company's mine. February 18, 1922, Homer Kelly, machine helper, age 28 years, married, was killed by falling coal in Madison Coal Corporation's No. Braidwood once had a school in which lessons were taught in the Bohemian language. (5--6) and the U.S. Bureau of Mines However, the incidents also drew critical attention He leaves a widow and one child. 206, 207 RP. 1 Mine. Thus, miners who quit often lost two weeks' pay. An underground explosion destroyed several mine seals, which The funeral services of Robert McKinnon who died yesterday will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday He leaves a widow and three children. February 12, 1922, Walter Baugh, miner, age 50 years, married, was killed by falling rock in O'Gara Coal Company's No. He leaves a widow and three children. September 9, 1921, Eli Gillham, miner, age 30 years, married, was killed in Groveland Coal Company's No. September 12, 1921, George Vuckorick, timberman, age 29 years, married, died from injuries received two days before by an explosion of gas in Consolidated Coal Company's No. He leaves a widow. Most miners were unemployed during summer months, when the demand for heat decreased. TWELFTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs, 220, 221 February 6, 1922, John Morris, cager, age 52 years, single, was killed in Wenona Coal Company's mine. 11 mine. 24 mine. CARR August 5, 1921 17, Irwin Carr, of Coffeen, miner, age 22 years, single, was killed by a fall of rock in Indiana and Illinois Coal Corporation's No. the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 (1969 Act), the most sweeping mine safety and health legislation September 2, 1921, Thomas Ritson, miner, age not given, married, was suffocated in Harrisburg Colliery Company's Harco mine. He leaves a widow and one child. Deceased was mining off a standing shot when a coal slip gave way, striking him, causing injuries from which he died a few hours later. Joseph Haskins, Inspector, Sixth Inspection District - 1922 Pgs. Progress made in accident prevention in recent years is reviewed. The weather and business conditions in general, also affected the miners' paycheck. December 14, 1921, Harry Barnes, miner, age 39 years, married, was killed by a fall of slate in Big Muddy Coal Company's No. For the next 50 years, thousands of people came into Will, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties to seek their livelihood in the coal mines. | March 23, 1922, John Parlick, miner, age 43, married, was killed by a fall of rock in Toluca Coal Company's mine. Fatal Accidents. During these years a total of 33 persons were killed while operating scoops and tractors, primarily in coal seams ranging from 27 to 48 inches in thickness. 18 Snider, Phyllis. organizations. They built, rented, or sold the houses to their workers. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) determines whether investigation of 1 mine when the motor on which he was riding collided with another one. March 3, 1922, William Durko, miner, age 65 years, married, died from injuries received February 28 by a fall of coal in Decatur Coal Company's No. In 1907 alone, 692 miners died in four mine explosions in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Alabama ( 6 ). They ranged in experience from 1.6 to 37 years and averaged 23.6 years They picked and shoveled the coal for ten hours a day, loaded it on small cars, and pushed them to an area where mules would pull them to the cage to be hauled to the surface. 58 Mine, Consolidated Coal Company's Lake Creek Mine, Chicago, Wilmington & Franklin Coal Company, Saline County Coal Corporation No. Miners complained that the coal companies did not supply them with adequate rails, cars, lumber, or fresh air. He leaves a widow and one child. 2 mine. miners Mine, Kentucky Darby LLC, Holmes Mill, Harlan County, Kentucky. Closing Illinois coal plant would cut pollution but cost some towns that have a stake in it If the Prairie State coal plant owned by municipal utilities in Winnetka, Naperville, Batavia and other . The impossibility of living in the Run Mining Company, Tallmansville, Upshur County, West Virginia, ID No. Mines were sunk by many companies, and towns sprang up around the mines. For nine days a number of meu have been imprisoned iv one of the workings of the mine, without apparently the slightest prospect of being released. Strikebreakers, or "scabs," are workers hired by the company to replace those who are striking. This legislation strengthened provisions of the 1969 Act and [Source - No. The CAUSE OF DEATH was as follows. 18 mine. 2 mine. The deceased miners ranged in age 1 mine three days previous. After he was restored he immediately West Virginia: US Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, National Mine Health and Safety Academy; 1998. Fatal Accidents. He leaves a widow and one child. the explosion, rescuers were unsure where the miners were located and whether any had survived. CONTACT only required to provide miners with a single self-contained breathing apparatus, providing 1 hour of oxygen. In 1874, 1877, and 1894, the local coal companies called in Pinkerton detectives, sheriffs' deputies, and federal officers to prevent destruction to mines and trains. 1, was killed. endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the U.S. March 11, 1922, Camillio Baruella, trip rider, age 21 years, single, died from injuries received two days previous by being caught between pit cars in mine No. These representatives passed laws favored by the miners--laws dealing with safety, company stores, and fairness in pay. To correct these abuses, the miners formed unions. He is also survived by an adopted daughter If the miners quit work or went on strike, the company could evict them from the homes. Arlington, VA: US Department of Labor, Mine Safety He leaves a widow and five children. The sites that drop out of live feeds daily will no lo. Brucite. Deceased was moving his tools to another place and was riding on a car, the car jumped the track, knocking out timbers and allowing rock to fall on him. 1 production crew entered the mine Several coal miners were elected to the General Assembly in Springfield. and/or the original MMWR paper copy for printable versions of official text, figures, and tables. . The fatal injuries reported by district coal-mine inspectors in 1933 are studied. to correct the deficient mine seal construction 3 mine, South Wilmington. During the year two fatal and 125 non-fatal accidents occurred in the various industries embraced in this report. A miner can attend a course offered by Mine Safety and Training personnel to prepare them for the written and oral examinations. classified by cause as follows: 1) explosion, 2) fire, 3) haulage (i.e., transportation of personnel, material, or equipment), 4) ground April 26, 1922, John Yonkers, machine runner, age 28 years, single, died from injuries received January 18 by a fall of clod in Bartels Coal Company's mine. He leaves his mother dependent. During 1900--2006, a total of 11,606 underground coal mine workers died in 513 U.S. underground coal mining 1600 Clifton Rd, MailStop E-90, Atlanta, GA September 27, 1921, Joe Gatantus, miner, age 49 years, single, was killed in United States Fuel Company's No. January 19, 1922, Henry Meyer, age 60 years, employed by C. Stolle Quarries & Construction Co., at East St. Louis, as a powder man, was loading a deep blast hole when a premature explosion of dynamite occurred in the hole, blowing the top of his head off. He leaves a widow and one child. Chicago, Wilmington & Franklin Coal Company, Springfield District Coal Company's No. Miners were paid by the ton, and they often claimed they were cheated by the coal companies. 4 mine. + $4.82 shipping. He leaves a widow and one child. Certification. Respectfully submitted, At Carbon Hill, the company built a fortified stockade around the mouth of the mine and moved houses inside so that the Chinese could be protected. They found that the average miner made only $379.44 in a year. For the next 50 years, thousands of people came into Will, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties to seek their livelihood in the coal mines. 7 mine. Washington, DC: disasters and the number of deaths of miners decreased substantially during 1970--2005. Using MSHA reports, NIOSH researchers March 16, 1922, Fred Cooper, miner, age 30 years, married, was killed by a fall of slate in Bissel Coal Company's mine. Please follow the instructions below for using the viewer and linking to additional map products that contain more information. He leaves a widow. No one witness the accident. upon on the arrival of the men at work there, it was ignited from the lamps worn by the miners upon their caps. It also should be of value for evaluating and proposing safety criteria for reducing fatalities. The laws were thus struck down. The sixth miner was able to navigate part way out of the mine through of experience. March 9, 1922, George Moslowski, miner, age 30, married, died from injuries received the previous day by a fall of coal in Standard Oil Company's No. The coal company owned the land. Anderson leaves a widow and two children and Powell leaves a widow and three children. August 12, 1921, Domanick Alleva, miner, age 38 years, married, was killed by a fall of roof in Sangamon Coal Company's No. MSHA From coal towns came important labor leaders, among them John Mitchell and John L. Lewis. Miners sometimes tossed garbage into the shafts, and company property often caught fire during the strikes. of mining disasters had decreased from a high of 20 in 1909 to an average of one every 4 years during 1985--2005. in 1910 of the U.S. Bureau of Mines, an agency specifically authorized to conduct mine safety and health research. He leaves a widow. Paper also suggests ways of improving coal-mine fatality record of State. October 25, 1921, James Babko, miner, age 45 years, single, died from injuries received the day before by being caught between pit car and coal face in Old Ben Coal Corporation's No. 1 mine. 17 mine. January 16, 1922, Dominic Deright, driver, age 20 years, single, was caught between a car and rib and killed in Shoal Creek Coal Company's mine. Persons using assistive technology might not be able to fully access information in this file. NEC. From these 11 mine by falling rock. He leaves a widow and two children. document.write(cy). $9.58. (8). 4 mine. He leaves a widow and one child. URL addresses listed in MMWR were current as of 1, Aracoma Coal Company, Inc., Stollings, Logan County, West Virginia. 2006 incidents were investigated at both the state and federal level. The difficulties of organizing men with different languages and customs, who had strong opposing religious and national prejudices were immense; yet the miners banded together to improve their miserable condition. He leaves a widow. and safety experts, which concluded that more research was needed in rescue and escape training and communications, He leaves a widow. Privacy Statement. realistic training, professional emergency response and rescue capability, and development of a safety culture in mining Information compiled from reports on fatal accidents in Kentucky coal mines during 1934 are summarized giving data on causes of accidents and suggesting measures for future prevention. ABOUT MMWR | June 9, 1922, Samuel Crews, miner, age 52 years, single, died from injuries received May 28 in A. N. Mapes' mine. In the mid-1870s, it was the most important coal town in northern Illinois. Historical summary of coal-mine explosions in the United States, 1810--1958. Therefore, by identifying these accidents in specific categories, we hope to be in a much better position to propose and promugate safety criteria that will be acceptable and practiced throughout the underground coal mining industry. Walter A. Waite, Inspector. Mining occurred in Kankakee, Will and Grundy Counties. In addition, the inability of trapped miners to communicate with rescuers during the Sago disaster led to another feature in the MINER Act. Improving mine safety technology and training: establishing U.S. global leadership. Dr. Henry Merkel, of Wilmington Although born in Iowa, Lewis spent several years mining coal in Panama, Illinois. 16 mine by a fall of rock. October 13, 1921, Riley Hall, machineman, age 34 years, married, was killed by falling coal in Bell and Zollar Mining Company's No. December 4, 1921, Primo Zaucichelli, miner, age 38 years, married, was killed by a fall of rock in Standard Oil Company's No. Robert McKinnon. sources, an account of a coal mine tragedy that is probably unparalleled among the mine disasters of the state that have been officially recorded is related. PJ Lenart, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, CDC. While coal mines are federally regulated, there could also be ways for state legislation to help. Did you know that John L. Lewis worked in the northern fields? Frank Rosbottom, Inspector, TENTH INSPECTION DISTRICT - 1922 Pgs. 9 mine. He leaves a widow and four children. The following certification classes are offered semi-annually (spring and fall) in Benton, Lively Grove and Springfield locations. 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