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The Darr Mine Disaster

The Darr Mine Disaster

In 1907, an explosion at the Darr Mine in Westmoreland County killed 239 men and boys—the worst mining disaster in Pennsylvania history. This documentary recounts the tragedy and the community’s determination, led by Ann Toth of Bobtown, to honor the victims and preserve the story that reshaped mining safety.

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