Historical Events tagged with "benxihu"
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Benxihu Colliery Disaster Claims Lives of Miners
The Benxihu Colliery accident was a catastrophic event that resulted in the deaths of 1,549 Chinese miners. Located in Manchukuo, which was a puppet state in Northeast China under Japanese control, the incident occurred during a time when safety regulations were often overlooked. The explosion was exacerbated by poor ventilation and inadequate emergency protocols, showcasing the dangerous working conditions faced by laborers in the coal mining industry. This tragic accident highlighted significant issues within labor safety and worker rights amidst wartime economies.
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