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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incident
- When
- May 1897
- Where
- Snaefell Mine
Miners at the Snaefell Mine suffered fatal carbon monoxide poisoning due to burning timber in a poorly ventilated shaft.
The disaster was caused by carbon monoxide produced by burning timber. Insufficient ventilation at the lowest depth contributed to the hazard. Miners who descended were unable to return, while those who escaped reached the surface in a state of near collapse.
Sources
- Snaefell Mine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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