Upper Big Branch Mine disaster
GPTKB entity
Properties (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
mining disaster
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| gptkbp:analyzes |
gptkb:Mine_Safety_and_Health_Administration
several months poor safety practices criminal charges against executives challenges faced during investigation reports published by investigators summary of investigation findings |
| gptkbp:casualties |
accounts from survivors
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| gptkbp:causedBy |
explosion
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
memorials and tributes
memorial services for victims |
| gptkbp:community |
efforts for community healing after disaster
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| gptkbp:communityImpact |
economic impact on local community
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| gptkbp:communityOutreach |
reactions from local communities
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| gptkbp:communitySupport |
support for affected families
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| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
pollution concerns
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| gptkbp:governs |
Congressional hearings
federal investigation launched |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
context_of_mining_in_West_Virginia
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| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
lessons learned from the disaster
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
one of the deadliest mining disasters in U.S. history
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Upper Big Branch Mine disaster
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| gptkbp:impact |
families of the deceased miners
long-term impact on families of victims |
| gptkbp:influenced |
increased safety regulations
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| gptkbp:keyPeople |
survivors and experts
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| gptkbp:legal_principle |
lawsuits filed by families
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| gptkbp:legalStatus |
fines imposed on company
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Montcoal,_West_Virginia
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| gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
extensive media coverage
documentaries produced about the disaster |
| gptkbp:occursIn |
April 5, 2010
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| gptkbp:productionCompany |
damaged_reputation_of_Massey_Energy
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| gptkbp:publicAccess |
national outrage
public memorials held for victims raised awareness of mining safety issues |
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
previous mining accidents
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| gptkbp:resultedIn |
29 deaths
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| gptkbp:safety |
development of new training programs
increased focus on miner safety training increased safety audits conducted review of safety standards |
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
gptkb:Federal_Mine_Safety_and_Health_Act
new legislation proposed advocacy for miner safety reforms campaigns launched for safety awareness improvements made after the disaster multiple violations prior to disaster need for a safety culture in mining need for compliance with safety regulations new safety protocols introduced recommendations for future mining safety shift towards a safety culture in mining |
| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:Masontown_Coal_Company
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