Marcinelle mining disaster

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mining disaster
gptkbp:aftermath memorials established
gptkbp:analyzes gptkb:Belgian_government
safety audits
sociological studies
safety studies
safety commissions
gptkbp:associatedWith economic conditions of the time
Italian_immigration_to_Belgium
gptkbp:causedBy fire and explosion
gptkbp:celebrates annual memorial services
gptkbp:discusses academic research
historians
gptkbp:documentedIn various historical accounts
gptkbp:encouraged government investigations
international safety standards discussions
gptkbp:featuredIn news articles
gptkbp:highlights dangers of underground mining
importance of worker safety
need for better training for miners
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Marcinelle mining disaster
gptkbp:impact families of victims
gptkbp:influenced safety engineering practices
public perception of mining safety
future mining regulations
mining_policies_in_Europe
gptkbp:inspiration safety campaigns
documentaries and films
gptkbp:involved rescue operations
coal mine
gptkbp:is_known_for literature
local communities
survivors and families
gptkbp:ledTo changes in labor laws
increased funding for safety measures
improved emergency response plans
changes in mining technology
increased scrutiny of mining operations
establishment of safety protocols
improvements in mining safety regulations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Marcinelle,_Belgium
gptkbp:notableFeature many_Italian_miners
gptkbp:occursIn 20th century
August 8, 1956
gptkbp:relatedTo Belgian_coal_mining_industry
gptkbp:reportsTo international media
gptkbp:resultedIn increased awareness of mining hazards
legal actions against mining companies
262 deaths
gptkbp:significance one of the deadliest mining disasters in history
gptkbp:sparked debates on labor rights
gptkbp:triggerType public outcry for safety reforms
gptkbp:was_marked_by memorial plaques