Springhill mining disaster

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Company
gptkbp:aftermath increased safety regulations
gptkbp:analyzes conducted by the Nova Scotia government
faulty safety measures identified
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:Robert_Mc_Kenzie
gptkb:James_Mc_Donald
gptkb:William_Mc_Culloch
gptkb:Thomas_S._Mc_Carthy
documented in various publications
74 miners killed
George Mc Leod
gptkbp:caused_by explosion
gptkbp:community_impact devastating effects on victims' families
gptkbp:community_involvement demonstrated community resilience
gptkbp:community_support received support from across Canada
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced local folklore
gptkbp:date October 23, 1956
gptkbp:discovered_by led to changes in mining techniques
gptkbp:documentary produced about the disaster
gptkbp:feedback united the local community
gptkbp:first_published written about the events surrounding the disaster
gptkbp:government_type increased funding for mining safety research
gptkbp:historical_documentation documented in historical texts
gptkbp:historical_event preserved in local archives
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the worst mining disasters in Canada
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Springhill mining disaster
gptkbp:impact significant on mining industry
gptkbp:inscription erected in memory of the victims
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Springhill Miners Memorial Park
commemorated by local organizations
held annually in Springhill
gptkbp:legacy remains a significant event in mining history.
gptkbp:local_economy affected the local economy significantly
gptkbp:location gptkb:Springhill,_Nova_Scotia
Dominion Coal Company
gptkbp:lost_and_found involved over 1,000 rescuers
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive national coverage
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:John_Alexander_Mc_Culloch
gptkbp:public_awareness raised public awareness about mining safety
gptkbp:public_perception led to a public inquiry
gptkbp:related_event Springhill mining disaster of 1891
Springhill mining disaster of 1958
gptkbp:research subject of various academic studies
gptkbp:safety_features increased frequency of safety audits in mines
led to improved mining safety protocols
prompted new safety legislation in Canada
gptkbp:training led to improved safety training for miners
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Ballad_of_Springhill
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7