The tragedy near Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, during the construction of a hydroelectric tunnel through Gauley Mountain between 1930 and 1932, resulted in a significant loss of life due to acute silicosis.... Read more »
The catastrophic collapse within a West Virginia tunnel during its construction in 1930 resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries among the workforce. This incident stemmed from the use of silica-laden concrete, which,... Read more »
The tragedy at Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, during the construction of a hydroelectric tunnel between 1930 and 1932, resulted in a significant loss of life due to acute silicosis. Workers, predominantly African... Read more »