Hawk's Nest Tunnel Disaster

Hawk's Nest Tunnel Disaster (HMN00)

Location: Ansted, WV 25812 Fayette County
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N 38° 7.365', W 81° 7.691'

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Construction of nearby tunnel, diverting waters of New R. through Gauley Mt. for hydroelectric power, resulted in state's worst industrial disaster. Silica rock dust caused 109 admitted deaths in mostly black, migrant underground work force of 3,000 . Congressional hearing placed toil at 476 for 1930-35. Tragedy brought recognition of acute silicosis as occupational lung disease and compensation legislation to protect workers.
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HM NumberHMN00
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Marker NumberFA 1
Placed ByWest Virginia Department of Culture and History
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Date Added Monday, September 22nd, 2014 at 5:47pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 488764 N 4219442
Decimal Degrees38.12275000, -81.12818333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 7.365', W 81° 7.691'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 7' 21.90" N, 81° 7' 41.46" W
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Area Code(s)304
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 17839 Midland Trail, Ansted WV 25812, US
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