The Blast in Centralia No. 5: A Mine Disaster No One Stopped In 1907‚ two miles south of Centralia‚ Illinois was the Centralia Mine No. 5. The Mine was there to provide coal during World War II. This particular mine employed 250 men and produced 2‚000 tons of coal each day. During the next several years there were several complaints made regarding the safety of the mine. On March 25‚ 1947‚ the mine exploded‚ killing 111 miners
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CASE ANALYSIS: "THE BLAST IN CENTRALIA NO. 5" The Problem The obvious problem with Centralia No. 5 is that an explosion killed 111 people. However‚ prior to the actual explosion‚ the problem is less obvious‚ especially since Centralia No. 5 was similar to so many mines that did not explode. In this analysis‚ I will examine the possible roles and responsibilities of Driscoll O. Scanlan‚ the mine inspector‚ given the "corruption of modern administrative enterprises" prior to the accident. From this
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Midterm Case Analysis: The Blast in Centralia No.5- A Mine Disaster No One Stopped Question 1 In 1941‚ Congress authorized that the United States Bureau of Mine to conduct inspections periodically through the mines. During the same year‚ Governor Green appointed Driscoll Scanlan to become the Illinois state mine inspector. Scanlan went right to work and began inspections in his district‚ where he concluded that Centralia No. 5 was the worse mine condition within the district. On February 7‚ 1942
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The Blast in Centralia No. 5: Logistic Alternatives The Centralia Coal Mine No.5 blast was a tragic and preventable disaster that according to John Martin‚ “no one stopped.” With only 31 survivors a total of 111 hard working coal miners lost their lives on this dreadful day which to most of them was soon approaching. There were many factors that contributed to this tragedy and several alternatives that Driscoll Scanlan‚ the state inspector‚ could have focused on in order to help prevent this
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Centralia No. 5 Chanetra Gaines Joseph McCue PAD 500-Modern Public Administration 7/21/13 Centralia No.5 Identify and explain four logistical alternatives Scanlan could have addressed. Scanlan addressed many issues concerning the safety of all of the employees and ways he felt that they could be resolved. Scanlan could have addressed some other issues as well‚ in hopes that he would get anyone to know what the dangers of what he was finding out. Scanlan
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Centralia No 5 On March 25‚ 1947‚ the Centralia No. 5 coal mine exploded near the town of Centralia‚ Illinois‚ killing 111 people. The Mine Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor reported the explosion was caused when an under burdened shot or blown-out shot ignited coal dust. In this paper‚ I plan to discuss Driscoll Scanlan‚ who was the inspector for the district for the area. “Scanlan was a stubborn‚ righteous‚ zealous‚ man of fierce integrity” (Stillman
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Centralia No. 5: A Mine Disaster No One Stopped The Centralia Mine opened in 1907 and remained free of fatal accidents for decades (Walker‚ 2006). By the 1940’s mine inspectors began reporting excessive coal dust in the mines and also provided recommendations. In March 25‚ 1947‚ the Centralia No. 5 coal mine exploded near the town of Centralia‚ Illinois‚ killing 111 people. The explosion was caused when an under burdened explosive detonation ignited coal dust. The explosion of this mine should
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The Blast in Centralia No. 5 by John Bartlow Martin highlights multiple failures in public administration. In this case study Bartlow reviewed how government operated during the 1940’s. In this paper I will touch on a few issues or concerns that were widespread during the 1940’s. I will explain alternative methods that could have been implemented to create change in a period when corruption and lack of oversight was widespread. Logistical Alternatives Four Logistical alternatives Scanlan could
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Centralia No. 5 PAD 500- Modern Public Administration April 23‚2014 On March 25‚ 1947‚ a deadly coal mine explosion rocked the calm‚ peaceful town of Centralia‚ IL. During World War II‚ this mine provided coal to the war effort. A charge ignited built up coal dust and caused the explosion. This explosion should have surprised no one. Many public sector safety professionals from state and federal agencies knew of the hazards as a result of inspections‚ union complaints and
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mine | SCANLAN & CENTRALIA NO. 5 | A PUBLIC ADMINSTRATION CRITIQUE | | C Blue | | Strayer University PAD 500 – Modern Public Administration Professor W. Roberts January 23‚ 2012 Illinois was divided into five inspection districts and a Board of Examiners for Mine Inspectors was created in 1883. This State Mining Board as it was later called supervised inspections of Illinois mines. Illinois created the Department of Mines and Minerals in 1917 to take over the mining regulatory
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