Hawks Nest Tunnel Disaster
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| Deaths | 476 to 1,000 (estimated) |
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| Cause | silicosis |
| Locations | Gauley Bridge |
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| ID | 963172 |
About Hawks Nest Tunnel Disaster
The Hawks Nest Tunnel disaster was a large-scale incident of occupational silicosis as the result of the construction of the Hawks Nest Tunnel near Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, as part of a hydroelectric project. This project is considered to be one of the worst industrial disasters in American history.
Hawks Nest Tunnel disaster Photos
