If you ever get the opportunity to tour this mine I highly recommend it. When you start your tour you take a numbered metal tag. These are the same tags the miners would have used. In order to get their headlamp before they went into the mine they had to turn that numbered tag in. That’s how they kept track of who was down in the mine. You follow that same process on the tour. When the tour is done and you return to the museum, before you turn your tag in you look up the number. These were all actual numbers from miners at work on the days of the incidents. You find out whether “you” lived or died and the story of the miner. It really hits home in a deeply personal way the depth and scope of the tragedies that occurred here.
Mine disasters are terrifying, but they are probably some of the most interesting disasters because its either neglect or a total freak accident. These vids are some of my favorites
I find it interesting because it's very similar to cave rescue but on a larger scale and through manmade caves basically. It seems the challenges are different but also similar, caves usually have lots of tight squeezes naturally but collapsed mines also get that. Also the gas danger is kinda crazy how difficult it is to actually get around. In the past before modern technology if a mine gassed out you really couldn't do anything about it. It's probably the most extreme rescue situation you can get besides like underwater maintenance on dams and oil pipes or underwater cave rescue. That scuba shit is really the peak of danger
A lot of modern mine disasters are just due to pure greed and and that a person’s life is expendable for profit. They are almost always called by blatant safety violations. It’s so enraging because no one comes to work to be maimed or killed. An accident is one thing, but disregarding safety protocol that causes the people their lives is unforgivable. Blood on the Mountain is an excellent documentary on mining in the US.
I’m glad you covered this story. My wife’s great grandfather was among the deceased in this disaster and with that personal connection we’d discussed submitting this to you as a video idea. Looks like that won’t be necessary. Your coverage and your respect for the victims is much appreciated.
because all bosses are bad? and all workers are good? what the fuck are you talking about. you realize that some CEO's are really just incredibly hard-working and driven people who started as employees at the very companies they now run. I mean I'm sure you see every CEO as an evil white man born into a rich family and placed into a position he has no business being through nothing more than nepotism, but I'd like to invite you over to the real world.
I am a Mine Rescuer/Draegerman and I find these videos very well made. We study a lot of these accidents and there’s a lot of rescue and extrication techniques that come from them. Ontario Mine Rescue is one of the oldest mine rescue organizations (started in 1929) in Canada which stemmed from the Hollinger mine fire in 1928. It would be awesome for you to make a video on that incident!
I’ve had co workers who’s lives where saved by mine rescue! Thank you for what you do and I feel a hell of a lot safer knowing we have men and women like you looking out for us
I get it. Some people really really care about their animals, and unlike humans there is no guarantee the chickens were recognized and cared for by other members of the community.
It's objectively really funny, but I had the same thing happen to me. I was in a mass shooting and as soon as I got out I was like "I gotta go feed my dogs"
@@casugh8434 Yeah same i almost died in a motorcycle accident, as soon as i woke up from a few days of coma and surgeries i asked where my backpack is and if it's alright, insisting i needed to put the patch on it i ordered previously
My dad is a coal miner, been doing it for decades. His last position was ‘longwall’ coordinator’ and he took me on a tour of the mine. I didn’t think it would be too crazy, but boy was I wrong. Seeing those hydrolic shields hold up the mountain like it’s nothing was truly astonishing. Gnarliest thing I’ve ever experienced. Props to you miners reading this.
The aspirans may have actually made it worse since they are acidic. My chemistry professor's dad once fell off a power pole and took 8 aspirans for the pain. He didn't have to go to the hospital for falling 15 - 20 feet, he had to go because the aspiran ate a hole in his stomach.
This guy is starring to intentionally deceive viewers.. He says "over 10,000 feet deep" Then he shows a diagram proving that isn't true. Then he says these levels were named for their horizontal distances. Then he shows diagrams again trying to insinuate they're 12000-14000 feet deep, when they're not. Stick to the facts, dude. Stop trying to intentionally mislead (lie) to people.
"one of the worst disasters in Nova Scotia's history" is crazy to think about, just knowing about the Halifax Explosion. The Halifax Explosion is still to this date the largest accidental non-nuclear explosion, a list where the recent explosion in Beirut places 6th. 1,782 dead, and somewhere in the ball park of 9 to 10 thousand wounded. Living there for a while, there are bits and pieces from the boats that were near or in the explosion that have small commemorative obelisks or just the debris with a placard under it or something, with parts of the anchor of one of the ships involved being launched about two and a half miles away from the site of the explosion. Genuinely horrifying.
As a miner i like these mine disaster theme videos whether historical or modern cases, it gaves me eerie feelings when im working, there is always a danger above you in the mines you must be careful, greetings from Chile
thank you guys i hope so too , even in the mine where i work 355 miners died due to a fire in 1945 one of the worst tragedies in mining history, it is known as "La tragedia del humo" or "The smoke tragedy" i would like to see a video in scary interesting about it
In the early part of the 20th century my grandfather and his sons came to Illinois from Yugoslavia and worked there in the mines. It wasn't long before Grandpa decided he didn't want his boys going down in that hole anymore. Thank you for this video and all the others I've viewed.
My great grandfather came from Italy in 1910, and worked in mines as well. The stories relayed to me by my dad are terrifying. The job is dangerous in the best of circumstances, but the companies simply didn't give a damn about the workers.
I’ve told this story on another mine video, but my grandpa watched his best friend get crushed by an elevator in a coal mine. They moved him to a packing facility after that. My mom said it changed him significantly.
My whole family were miners, moved up from Nottinghamshire to Yorkshire in the late 19th century, my Dad and Uncle both left the pit on the same day in the 1970s and my Grandad cried- not with relief they’d got out of a horrible dangerous job but with sadness that none of his family were down the mine anymore. Weird values.
Man, I watched a couple different documentaries about Westray. That was BAD. Worst part is, how preventable it was. I don't remember where in Canada that was, but that one, in my opinion, was mainly caused by politicians trying not to lose face.
Just because youre from the area, doesnt make it 'your' history. Merely the history of your area. Unless your family was affected, but I doubt it if you didnt know everything about it already
@@tamathacampbell4985 I did not know that. And, I said that the other day to my wife and daughter. As the crow flies. Neither of them understood it. I told them in a straight line. I have watched a lot of mine disaster videos, read reports, all that stuff. The ones that are 100% preventable are the worst ones in my opinion.
Another chilling story very well told. For some reason this one really gave me chills. I was a commercial airline pilot for years. We used to fly into airports in that area. Mainly Halifax and further out to St. Johns. They were always night flights and 90% of the time in heavy fog. We flew from airports from the East Coast USA. We were always at minimum fuel levels by the time we arrived. It was a lonely isolation feeling. Something about this story reminded me of that. Thanks again for your research to tell these historical accounts. I love your channel!
My father was an underground miner in 3 countries for 20 years and consistently told me the dangers and perils he’d seen coworkers face or suffer due to the harsh working conditions underground. He, himself, had a large boulder drop on his head, causing him a brain injury and sadly, making him have to retire from mining forever. He always talked about it with such passion, but knew the dangers, and said that’s what drew him to wanting to be an underground miner in the first place. I have great respect for those who take these jobs, and find interest in these disasters and that most of them sadly cannot be prevented due to circumstance.
I wonder if you'd consider a documentary on the Aberfan disaster? In 1966, a spoil tip from a nearby coal mine created a landslide which engulfed a school and row of houses in the village of Aberfan, Wales. Over 100 tragically lost their lives, most of whom were children who had been in class at the time of the incident. Sadly, the accident was entirely preventable, caused by a combination of bad weather and blatant disregard for safety regulations.
I absolutely love how the production value of your videos is increasing exponentially with each upload! The inclusion of more photographs and maps really increases our understanding of the disaster.
Being underground isn't that bad. What is however, is just how dark it can get. Most of the places you will be in a mine are decently well lit, and have rock dust everywhere to control dust explosion hazards. That being said, you go off somewhere that hasn't been rock dusted, or doesn't have any mounted lighting and turn off your headlamp, it is DARK. So dark, you will start to hallucinate things. Your brain doesn't know how to react to that kind of dark. You can start to feel dizzy, or like you are falling because you don't have a visual representation of horizontal and vertical. Some people don't get dizzy, other do. I did.
I have no idea why I'm subscribed to this channel, mines, caves, submarines, SCUBA, saturation diving. This is a channel made up of the only things that I'm terrified of.
I've been on tours in some of the other coal mines and it's wild how tight and intricate some of these networks are. Dark, wet, and dreary, some of the worst places to be stuck I can imagine.
Man, Levi and his chickens hit close to home for me. I don't think it's an unusual phenomena! The same thing-- worrying about something mundane-- happened to me. I was in a mass shooting and got separated from my brother (we ended up in different safe zones and couldn't find each other). He was the only other family member with me. Our mom couldn't get to us because of police barriers and gridlock traffic. I ended up hitching a ride and being the first one home, and I just HAD to feed and let out the dogs. When the rest of my family got home, I was making scrambled eggs (for the dogs, of course). I remember my mom hugging us in the kitchen, but I pulled away first because my eggs were going to burn. I ended up telling this story to a guy and he told me that he was a first responder during 9/11 and that, when he got home, he just HAD to mow the lawn. His wife suggested he sit down or take a shower, but he needed to mow the lawn.
Geez, 1 million subs. This is without a doubt the fastest growing channel I've ever subbed to very early on (5K ish) and got to watch that growth. Congrats. I'm guessing it's a combo of editing style, an easy voice, being more detailed and narrative (not just descriptive), and including lots of historical topics that most don't cover. Some channels I watch for the topics and a reasonable presentation, but when they upload I'm just thinking, "Cool, another mystery/disaster video." Whereas when you upload, I have a suite of expectations---like a cozy brand I'm confident in.
I love when you find a new “theme” so to speak… like a whole assortment of terrifying mine disasters I’ve never heard of. Happy to see this channels meteoric growth 👍
@@RayB50 no worries I noticed the narrator was saying some weird numbers like 13000 foot level as well so it's not on you. I did look into it the deepest mine in the world is 13200 feet and the temperature is 160 degrees. It said they have to make special precautions to make the mine workable. I'd assume either special suits or they have some crazy good AC units so I guess we were both a little bit wrong. Believe it said it's a 90 minute elevator ride to the bottom. Either way I think I'm in agreement with you, I don't think I'd go work there either lol not unless it paid really really well. I think 2 of the 5 deepest were in Russia and China so im assuming they don't pay well enough for me to go to work for them lol
@@jlo7770Deepest mine is in South Africa, it's called South Deeps. Indeed, these ultra deep mines are refrigerated from surface via a giant A/C type of unit
Those that made it to the scene said that the 104 miners were turned into a single mass. I can't even picture something like that. It reminds me of the limousine crash where 18 people were smashed against one another at 100 miles an hour. No wonder first responders get PTSD.
12:57 Yikes. I spent maybe 10 minutes laying on a cold sidewalk after I managed to dislocate and fracture my ankle in 3 places. It was the longest 10 minutes of my life and I remember wondering how something could be so painful without also being fatal. I can't even fathom what spending days injured and trapped must have been like. (I know I'm a wuss and fully admit it. Hence, I'm becoming a doctor and will leave the search and rescue to people who are a lot tougher than I am.)
5:57 The vibes this gives off when the music only kicks on at a moment like this is really creepy. It's one of my favorite things about these videos, it's just... Eerie and haunting.
Loving the mine disasters series. Something about how common of a job mining is and how much regulations have had to change over the years makes it so interesting.
a part of me wishes the channel was still lowkey but super high quality video still, i just remember when this first started the progression is insane, well done sean, couldnt be more happy for you and this channel.
I have such a huge respect for Mine Workers, I do excavation and I'm underground 30 ft sometimes with steel boxes to prevent a cave in. As long as you stay in the box when it's being moved you're perfectly fine.
Good story. I worked many years underground, always in a hardrock mine, never in a coal mine, never wanted to either. I experienced plenty of incidents over the years, some beyond the companies control and some due to neglect.
The story about the 4 or 5 guys who got sucked into the under water oil pipe while welding it. Only one survived and video was recorded of the guys in the pipe for the little bit of time they were alive
So stoked you broke 1M. Im not sure how long I've been following (would love this feature... Just like, "You subbed at 20k followers, or whatever), but i know it was pretty early. Always thrilled to see UA-camrs I enjoy succeed.
I know this is your more popular series. But please do more survival stories or individual stories or shipwreck stories they are great. Found this channel a month ago and can’t get over it
Wouldn't collapsing the tunnels controlledly have adverse effects on the layers above? I didn't see how something like this wasn't inevitable after shifting everything around so much.
Born just after it closed, I live just a few miles away from Springfield and have been there quite a few times. Knew a girl from there. No it wasn't Anne Murray lol. But growing up so close I kept hearing stories of the trapped miners and the previous disasters. It seems like I'd always run into someone who at least knew of someone's father or uncle...etc who was involved in some way. Thanks for your video about it. I'd like to make a video suggestion for you. The Moncton Police Shootings. It might make for a good segment on your Horrible Fates series about how the RCMP who walked into an ambush that horrible day.
Just a few things of note, Springhill is not a city, it was a small town and actually lost its township recently. This was one of the first disasters to be filmed on live TV and U2 have a song on it.
Honestly, I cannot imagine what would be worse for me. Being stuck inside of the mine, or being one of the guys who are outside of it and knowing that my friends are trapped so far under the earth, thousands of feet beneath the ground, and me entirely helpless and unable to help them. Both of them are nightmarish for me, personally.
@@jake-qn3tl That... Is kinda psychopathic. A total lack of empathy is a definite hallmark sign of psychopathy. It's worth getting looked at. I'm not even being a dick, I'm being clinical about that.
I haven’t logged into reddit in over 10 years, but I might dig up that old account just to submit this properly: The Johnstown Flood of 1889. I was born in Johnstown. Over 2,200 dead due to negligence. Almost 800 never identified. I’ve seen the graves of the unknown victims. They’re chilling. That said, another great video! I’ve been subbed for a long while and it’s great to see how your channel has grown!
Survivors: "well Mr. Reporter Maurice kept our morale up, lead us in prayer, sang to keep our spirits up, and made sure we never gave up hope. He's a true hero." Maurice: "sorry Mr Reporter, no time to chat, I need to make sure my chickens are alright"
Usually I wouldn't have problems with normal mines, but mines that go deep underground... very big nope. But one that goes 1300 meters BELOW?!?! That's mad.
The mine disaster in Nanaimo in 1887 was also caused by coal dust and improperly laid explosives. 153 men died in that mine back when the town only had a population of about 4,000 people. I'd love to see a video on it.
I'm thinking back, and I think a folk singer named Theodore Bikel (I'm not certain how to spell the last name) that sang a song about this disaster. That was the first time I heard about the Springhill mine disaster. So very very tragic.
I used to work as a machinist repairing parts for modern Long-wall mining machines and it’s crazy seeing how long this tech has existed and how much further it is now
I don't see anyone commenting about this - but I absolutely love the timing of the music. You always know it's about to get real when that song comes on. A staple of the channel!
I live in Nova Scotia and originally learned about this at the Museum of industry in Stellarton, I'd recommend a visit if anyone's in the province, my fave tourist-y place here : )
I live about an hour from there. My grandparents told me that when it happened, coal miners from other parts of the province immediately drove to Springhill to help with rescue efforts.
I’ve been watching your videos for a long time now. This one hits home - had a relative killed. Thanks for covering this story. Edit: thanks for saying his name.
I was born in Springhill , third generation miner. Both grandfathers were killed in the Springhill mines. My father was a mine examiner. I am trained in mine rescue and have worked at a depth of 6600’ in the hard rock mines of Sudbury Ont. I’m proud of my heritage and only wish I could have met my grandfathers. Miners are the salt of the earth.
Just a note - Springhill is a town not a city. Also great to have Maurice recognized. He was the only Black miner amongst the survivors, and faced a lot of racism at the time from media/politicians when the other survivors were celebrated.
If you ever get the opportunity to tour this mine I highly recommend it. When you start your tour you take a numbered metal tag. These are the same tags the miners would have used. In order to get their headlamp before they went into the mine they had to turn that numbered tag in. That’s how they kept track of who was down in the mine. You follow that same process on the tour. When the tour is done and you return to the museum, before you turn your tag in you look up the number. These were all actual numbers from miners at work on the days of the incidents. You find out whether “you” lived or died and the story of the miner. It really hits home in a deeply personal way the depth and scope of the tragedies that occurred here.
Wow, thanks for the info
That is so interesting. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for the information
Wow holy shit. That would be tough, and then to learn all about who had ur number 😢
So traumatize myself so I can connect with a more than likely dead person? Play with 0u1j4 why dontcha? 😅
Mine disasters are terrifying, but they are probably some of the most interesting disasters because its either neglect or a total freak accident. These vids are some of my favorites
Especially in the earlier days of modern mining where they basically figured it out as they went when it came to creating rules and regulations.
Same
I find it interesting because it's very similar to cave rescue but on a larger scale and through manmade caves basically. It seems the challenges are different but also similar, caves usually have lots of tight squeezes naturally but collapsed mines also get that. Also the gas danger is kinda crazy how difficult it is to actually get around. In the past before modern technology if a mine gassed out you really couldn't do anything about it. It's probably the most extreme rescue situation you can get besides like underwater maintenance on dams and oil pipes or underwater cave rescue. That scuba shit is really the peak of danger
They’re interesting because the accidents are either accidents or accidents? lol
A lot of modern mine disasters are just due to pure greed and and that a person’s life is expendable for profit. They are almost always called by blatant safety violations. It’s so enraging because no one comes to work to be maimed or killed. An accident is one thing, but disregarding safety protocol that causes the people their lives is unforgivable. Blood on the Mountain is an excellent documentary on mining in the US.
I’m glad you covered this story. My wife’s great grandfather was among the deceased in this disaster and with that personal connection we’d discussed submitting this to you as a video idea. Looks like that won’t be necessary. Your coverage and your respect for the victims is much appreciated.
a mining company that has a disaster due to freak accident and not ignoring safety regulations is surprising, but moreso the CEO being a good person
Exactly what I was thinking!
It’s nice but the miners were still exploited for their labor
@@alfredandersson875 they were given jobs. To, y'know, feed their families?
because all bosses are bad? and all workers are good? what the fuck are you talking about. you realize that some CEO's are really just incredibly hard-working and driven people who started as employees at the very companies they now run. I mean I'm sure you see every CEO as an evil white man born into a rich family and placed into a position he has no business being through nothing more than nepotism, but I'd like to invite you over to the real world.
Canada
I am a Mine Rescuer/Draegerman and I find these videos very well made. We study a lot of these accidents and there’s a lot of rescue and extrication techniques that come from them. Ontario Mine Rescue is one of the oldest mine rescue organizations (started in 1929) in Canada which stemmed from the Hollinger mine fire in 1928. It would be awesome for you to make a video on that incident!
Thank you for your valuable work protecting the lives of miners. I would definitely watch a video that.
I’ve had co workers who’s lives where saved by mine rescue! Thank you for what you do and I feel a hell of a lot safer knowing we have men and women like you looking out for us
Hello fellow Ontarian 🇨🇦
Levi: Almost dies in a mine accident.
Also Levi: "OH SHIT I GOTTA GO FEED MY CHICKENS."
I get it. Some people really really care about their animals, and unlike humans there is no guarantee the chickens were recognized and cared for by other members of the community.
It's objectively really funny, but I had the same thing happen to me. I was in a mass shooting and as soon as I got out I was like "I gotta go feed my dogs"
@@casugh8434 Yeah same i almost died in a motorcycle accident, as soon as i woke up from a few days of coma and surgeries i asked where my backpack is and if it's alright, insisting i needed to put the patch on it i ordered previously
@@casugh8434doggo
Average Stardew Valley player
My dad is a coal miner, been doing it for decades. His last position was ‘longwall’ coordinator’ and he took me on a tour of the mine. I didn’t think it would be too crazy, but boy was I wrong. Seeing those hydrolic shields hold up the mountain like it’s nothing was truly astonishing. Gnarliest thing I’ve ever experienced. Props to you miners reading this.
That’s badass.
pepsi hiring the dude after he said he wanted a 7-up is awesome
Pepsico makes 7-Up too.
Guy has arm crushed by two massive pieces of wood.
Guy takes 7 aspirin.
Guys pain has been “addressed”.
It’s what I imagine the 50s to be haha.
People were built different back then, especially coal miners
The aspirans may have actually made it worse since they are acidic. My chemistry professor's dad once fell off a power pole and took 8 aspirans for the pain. He didn't have to go to the hospital for falling 15 - 20 feet, he had to go because the aspiran ate a hole in his stomach.
It's the same today though
These mine disasters are always heart wrenching
They are almost always entirely preventable and are often the direct fault of neglectful profit seekers. It's a heartbreaking recipe.
I wasn't expecting Vegeta on the Iron Throne, but it fits. All hail King Vegeta and his lovely daughter Princess Trunks!
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@@ellien5014cringe asf 💀
This guy is starring to intentionally deceive viewers..
He says "over 10,000 feet deep"
Then he shows a diagram proving that isn't true.
Then he says these levels were named for their horizontal distances.
Then he shows diagrams again trying to insinuate they're 12000-14000 feet deep, when they're not.
Stick to the facts, dude.
Stop trying to intentionally mislead (lie) to people.
"one of the worst disasters in Nova Scotia's history" is crazy to think about, just knowing about the Halifax Explosion. The Halifax Explosion is still to this date the largest accidental non-nuclear explosion, a list where the recent explosion in Beirut places 6th. 1,782 dead, and somewhere in the ball park of 9 to 10 thousand wounded. Living there for a while, there are bits and pieces from the boats that were near or in the explosion that have small commemorative obelisks or just the debris with a placard under it or something, with parts of the anchor of one of the ships involved being launched about two and a half miles away from the site of the explosion. Genuinely horrifying.
That was insane he should make a video on that it would be a good ass video
Exactly I was thinking of that one
Interesting...
That's why he said "one of."
This was my own thought as well. They have had some brutal disasters there.
As a miner i like these mine disaster theme videos whether historical or modern cases, it gaves me eerie feelings when im working, there is always a danger above you in the mines you must be careful, greetings from Chile
Stay safe! Best of health to you
@@nickkohlmannThank you very much, same for you, today is my first day of the shift 1/7
Stay safe!! I hope we never have to hear your story on this channel ❤
Stay safe and good luck with your shifts!
thank you guys i hope so too , even in the mine where i work 355 miners died due to a fire in 1945 one of the worst tragedies in mining history, it is known as "La tragedia del humo" or "The smoke tragedy" i would like to see a video in scary interesting about it
6:50 whoa, the idea that the literal COAL is HARDER because it’s under more pressure, and they can TELL there’s a bump coming, is crazy!
In the early part of the 20th century my grandfather and his sons came to Illinois from Yugoslavia and worked there in the mines. It wasn't long before Grandpa decided he didn't want his boys going down in that hole anymore. Thank you for this video and all the others I've viewed.
My great grandfather came from Italy in 1910, and worked in mines as well. The stories relayed to me by my dad are terrifying. The job is dangerous in the best of circumstances, but the companies simply didn't give a damn about the workers.
I’ve told this story on another mine video, but my grandpa watched his best friend get crushed by an elevator in a coal mine. They moved him to a packing facility after that. My mom said it changed him significantly.
My great grandmother came from Yugoslavia as well to Nova Scotia
My whole family were miners, moved up from Nottinghamshire to Yorkshire in the late 19th century, my Dad and Uncle both left the pit on the same day in the 1970s and my Grandad cried- not with relief they’d got out of a horrible dangerous job but with sadness that none of his family were down the mine anymore. Weird values.
@@mr_erving my great grandfather lost 2 toes on the job one day and kept working. Things were insane.
I’m from that area of Nova Scotia, cool too see the “Bump” as it’s known here be depicted. Makes you learn something about your own history
Man, I watched a couple different documentaries about Westray. That was BAD. Worst part is, how preventable it was. I don't remember where in Canada that was, but that one, in my opinion, was mainly caused by politicians trying not to lose face.
Just because youre from the area, doesnt make it 'your' history. Merely the history of your area.
Unless your family was affected, but I doubt it if you didnt know everything about it already
@@robertschemonia5617 Westray's not very far from there... 80-ish kilometres east of Springhill, as the crow flies.
@@tamathacampbell4985 I did not know that. And, I said that the other day to my wife and daughter. As the crow flies. Neither of them understood it. I told them in a straight line. I have watched a lot of mine disaster videos, read reports, all that stuff. The ones that are 100% preventable are the worst ones in my opinion.
Omg lol. Seriously?? 😂😂😂@dotonthehorizon9620
Another chilling story very well told. For some reason this one really gave me chills. I was a commercial airline pilot for years. We used to fly into airports in that area. Mainly Halifax and further out to St. Johns. They were always night flights and 90% of the time in heavy fog. We flew from airports from the East Coast USA. We were always at minimum fuel levels by the time we arrived. It was a lonely isolation feeling. Something about this story reminded me of that. Thanks again for your research to tell these historical accounts. I love your channel!
My father was an underground miner in 3 countries for 20 years and consistently told me the dangers and perils he’d seen coworkers face or suffer due to the harsh working conditions underground. He, himself, had a large boulder drop on his head, causing him a brain injury and sadly, making him have to retire from mining forever. He always talked about it with such passion, but knew the dangers, and said that’s what drew him to wanting to be an underground miner in the first place. I have great respect for those who take these jobs, and find interest in these disasters and that most of them sadly cannot be prevented due to circumstance.
I wonder if you'd consider a documentary on the Aberfan disaster? In 1966, a spoil tip from a nearby coal mine created a landslide which engulfed a school and row of houses in the village of Aberfan, Wales. Over 100 tragically lost their lives, most of whom were children who had been in class at the time of the incident. Sadly, the accident was entirely preventable, caused by a combination of bad weather and blatant disregard for safety regulations.
I think he already went into that disaster already if I'm not mistaken! 🤔
PlainlyDifficult has a video on it
the podcast "well there's your problem" (it's a podcast about engineering disasters. with slides.) has an episode about it
The earliest I've ever been. Love your work, man. Your video editing is impressive, and your voiceovers are the perfect blend of creepy and soothing.
Thanks so much!
Music is a bit loud, but for the most part I agree
Too right!
I absolutely love how the production value of your videos is increasing exponentially with each upload! The inclusion of more photographs and maps really increases our understanding of the disaster.
Maurice is the guy that would keep everyone intight, I just loved that he managed to make out of the debris without giving up
I’m not claustrophobic by nature, but I don’t think I could ever work comfortably that deep.
Lol, this entire channel gives me instant claustrophobia, but I can't help but continue watching.
Being underground isn't that bad. What is however, is just how dark it can get. Most of the places you will be in a mine are decently well lit, and have rock dust everywhere to control dust explosion hazards. That being said, you go off somewhere that hasn't been rock dusted, or doesn't have any mounted lighting and turn off your headlamp, it is DARK. So dark, you will start to hallucinate things. Your brain doesn't know how to react to that kind of dark. You can start to feel dizzy, or like you are falling because you don't have a visual representation of horizontal and vertical. Some people don't get dizzy, other do. I did.
I have no idea why I'm subscribed to this channel, mines, caves, submarines, SCUBA, saturation diving. This is a channel made up of the only things that I'm terrified of.
Thats correct.
Have you ever even seen one single female miner? Not a one..of all the millions of miners. Theres good reason.
@@robertschemonia5617
That is
Scary and interesting.....
It would be totally silent as well...
Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
This channel is growing so fast. well done.
His channel absolutely exploded after it passed the mark of 90k subs. I saw it in real time.
The algorithm surprisingly likes him despite every video being about horrible accidents 😅
Been watching for a while, i love it. He explains everything so well.
If you want a terrifying disaster, one from New Zealand is the Wahine Ferry disaster. The stories from the passengers, crew and rescuers are harrowing
I gotta say that it is nice to find a 'scary' themed channel that doesn't narrate incredibly slowly to drag out the run time.
Being trapped far beneath the entrance in complete darkness, without water or food, must have been terrifying.
I've been on tours in some of the other coal mines and it's wild how tight and intricate some of these networks are. Dark, wet, and dreary, some of the worst places to be stuck I can imagine.
This seems like a rare case where the story ending with "And an inquiry cleared the parent company of any wrongdoing" is believable.
It's not a mining disaster, but the 1977 Kelly Barnes Dam failure in Toccoa, Georgia would make a great video, in my opinion.
Man, Levi and his chickens hit close to home for me. I don't think it's an unusual phenomena! The same thing-- worrying about something mundane-- happened to me. I was in a mass shooting and got separated from my brother (we ended up in different safe zones and couldn't find each other). He was the only other family member with me. Our mom couldn't get to us because of police barriers and gridlock traffic. I ended up hitching a ride and being the first one home, and I just HAD to feed and let out the dogs. When the rest of my family got home, I was making scrambled eggs (for the dogs, of course). I remember my mom hugging us in the kitchen, but I pulled away first because my eggs were going to burn. I ended up telling this story to a guy and he told me that he was a first responder during 9/11 and that, when he got home, he just HAD to mow the lawn. His wife suggested he sit down or take a shower, but he needed to mow the lawn.
Geez, 1 million subs. This is without a doubt the fastest growing channel I've ever subbed to very early on (5K ish) and got to watch that growth. Congrats. I'm guessing it's a combo of editing style, an easy voice, being more detailed and narrative (not just descriptive), and including lots of historical topics that most don't cover. Some channels I watch for the topics and a reasonable presentation, but when they upload I'm just thinking, "Cool, another mystery/disaster video." Whereas when you upload, I have a suite of expectations---like a cozy brand I'm confident in.
It has a good name as well very simple concise easy to remember and easy to recommend.
Best narration on UA-cam by far.
I think the only other one that gets close is Nexpo.
Fascinating Horror also!
I love when you find a new “theme” so to speak… like a whole assortment of terrifying mine disasters I’ve never heard of. Happy to see this channels meteoric growth 👍
There isn't enough money in the world to get me 10,000 get underground...
10,000' underground you'd have some issues. We drill around 10k feet and fluid that comes out is couple hundred degrees. They're at 4k feet.
@jlo7770 ya I misunderstood at first. But, you ain't getting me to 4k either lol
@@RayB50 no worries I noticed the narrator was saying some weird numbers like 13000 foot level as well so it's not on you. I did look into it the deepest mine in the world is 13200 feet and the temperature is 160 degrees. It said they have to make special precautions to make the mine workable. I'd assume either special suits or they have some crazy good AC units so I guess we were both a little bit wrong. Believe it said it's a 90 minute elevator ride to the bottom.
Either way I think I'm in agreement with you, I don't think I'd go work there either lol not unless it paid really really well. I think 2 of the 5 deepest were in Russia and China so im assuming they don't pay well enough for me to go to work for them lol
@@jlo7770Deepest mine is in South Africa, it's called South Deeps. Indeed, these ultra deep mines are refrigerated from surface via a giant A/C type of unit
My grandfather was in the 1956 Spring Hill mine disaster. He survived, thankfully, but he had horrible burn scars across his entire chest.
I love the style of graphics you’ve been developing! Been watching you since the beginning, always loved your style.
I think you should do a video on Vaal Reefs mining disaster, South Africa May 10th 1995. That one is brutal
Those that made it to the scene said that the 104 miners were turned into a single mass. I can't even picture something like that. It reminds me of the limousine crash where 18 people were smashed against one another at 100 miles an hour. No wonder first responders get PTSD.
He actually covered this story about a month ago. Look for the title "When a Mine Elevator Falls Over a Kilometer."
@@UnXplainable1 True!
Your production quality has improved so much over time. It's amazing how good these are now. Mad props
My literal favorite UA-cam channel on the platform. Keep up the great work, I look forward to these every single week.
12:57 Yikes. I spent maybe 10 minutes laying on a cold sidewalk after I managed to dislocate and fracture my ankle in 3 places. It was the longest 10 minutes of my life and I remember wondering how something could be so painful without also being fatal. I can't even fathom what spending days injured and trapped must have been like.
(I know I'm a wuss and fully admit it. Hence, I'm becoming a doctor and will leave the search and rescue to people who are a lot tougher than I am.)
Just a heads up for the editor, background music was bit too high on this one and made it hard to hear the narrator.
Your mine disaster videos are absolutely fantastic. Well done.
I literally said to myself "huh like springhill Nova scotia and then bro was like "Nova scotia is.." and my Jaw Dropped lol
5:57 The vibes this gives off when the music only kicks on at a moment like this is really creepy. It's one of my favorite things about these videos, it's just... Eerie and haunting.
Loving the mine disasters series. Something about how common of a job mining is and how much regulations have had to change over the years makes it so interesting.
a part of me wishes the channel was still lowkey but super high quality video still, i just remember when this first started the progression is insane, well done sean, couldnt be more happy for you and this channel.
I have such a huge respect for Mine Workers, I do excavation and I'm underground 30 ft sometimes with steel boxes to prevent a cave in. As long as you stay in the box when it's being moved you're perfectly fine.
I love your work ethic binging us frequent videos despite your channel size
00:12 10.000 feet? Picture is showing 4000 feet
Maybe he means the tunnel length from the entrance, not the depth below ground level?
Explained at 5:01
Good story. I worked many years underground, always in a hardrock mine, never in a coal mine, never wanted to either.
I experienced plenty of incidents over the years, some beyond the companies control and some due to neglect.
Ooooooh the soup and coffee getting to the trapped miners through the pipes made me tear up 😭
I remember when subbed when you had 100k. Great content, quality and +1mln well deserved.
The story about the 4 or 5 guys who got sucked into the under water oil pipe while welding it. Only one survived and video was recorded of the guys in the pipe for the little bit of time they were alive
So stoked you broke 1M. Im not sure how long I've been following (would love this feature... Just like, "You subbed at 20k followers, or whatever), but i know it was pretty early. Always thrilled to see UA-camrs I enjoy succeed.
Watching this video from my home in Antigonish Nova Scotia. Very cool to hear this story on your channel. Thank you.
I know this is your more popular series. But please do more survival stories or individual stories or shipwreck stories they are great. Found this channel a month ago and can’t get over it
Your voice is perfect. You're my favorite channel for these topics!
I quit working in the coal mines back in about 1978. Coal was our heritage, everyone mined, that's what you did.
have binged all your videos the last couple weeks, awesome stuff
Same
These mine disaster videos are the best man keep it up they are some of the best videos you make. Always super interesting.
17:53 smartest miner of them all 💯
How sad to work in such terrible conditions 😢
Wouldn't collapsing the tunnels controlledly have adverse effects on the layers above? I didn't see how something like this wasn't inevitable after shifting everything around so much.
Trapped in a mine would be my worst fear
I live very close to Springhill. Today there are daily tours into the mine although I don't know how deep these go. Thanks very much
Born just after it closed, I live just a few miles away from Springfield and have been there quite a few times. Knew a girl from there. No it wasn't Anne Murray lol.
But growing up so close I kept hearing stories of the trapped miners and the previous disasters. It seems like I'd always run into someone who at least knew of someone's father or uncle...etc who was involved in some way.
Thanks for your video about it.
I'd like to make a video suggestion for you. The Moncton Police Shootings. It might make for a good segment on your Horrible Fates series about how the RCMP who walked into an ambush that horrible day.
Just a few things of note, Springhill is not a city, it was a small town and actually lost its township recently. This was one of the first disasters to be filmed on live TV and U2 have a song on it.
Honestly, I cannot imagine what would be worse for me. Being stuck inside of the mine, or being one of the guys who are outside of it and knowing that my friends are trapped so far under the earth, thousands of feet beneath the ground, and me entirely helpless and unable to help them. Both of them are nightmarish for me, personally.
For me, I wouldn't care about the people trapped below. Not my problem.
@@jake-qn3tl That... Is kinda psychopathic. A total lack of empathy is a definite hallmark sign of psychopathy. It's worth getting looked at. I'm not even being a dick, I'm being clinical about that.
@@TheRealestEric I'm not a psychopath, I just have a hard time feeling strong connections with people.
I haven’t logged into reddit in over 10 years, but I might dig up that old account just to submit this properly: The Johnstown Flood of 1889.
I was born in Johnstown. Over 2,200 dead due to negligence. Almost 800 never identified. I’ve seen the graves of the unknown victims. They’re chilling.
That said, another great video! I’ve been subbed for a long while and it’s great to see how your channel has grown!
Your channel has exploded in popularity!!! Congrats! You deserve it; your vids have always been informative while not being boring.
Survivors: "well Mr. Reporter Maurice kept our morale up, lead us in prayer, sang to keep our spirits up, and made sure we never gave up hope. He's a true hero."
Maurice: "sorry Mr Reporter, no time to chat, I need to make sure my chickens are alright"
the craziest thing about this is 66 years ago, a coal miner in Canada could support a family of 14
Usually I wouldn't have problems with normal mines, but mines that go deep underground... very big nope. But one that goes 1300 meters BELOW?!?! That's mad.
Morbid curiosity for me. Deepest I've been was 800m, partially submerged
1300m isn't even that deep for a mine
@@AK-74K how do they even dug that deep back then... human ingenuity always amazes me.
The mine disaster in Nanaimo in 1887 was also caused by coal dust and improperly laid explosives.
153 men died in that mine back when the town only had a population of about 4,000 people.
I'd love to see a video on it.
I'm a big fan of your channel, and it's a pleasure to watch it grow. I enjoy every video!
love the addition of the coal deposits in the background of the video
Another well-researched video, and edited well.
I'm thinking back, and I think a folk singer named Theodore Bikel (I'm not certain how to spell the last name) that sang a song about this disaster. That was the first time I heard about the Springhill mine disaster. So very very tragic.
I hold off on watching stories about these along with diving ones until you cover it, keep it up!
These videos are good. I love them, from the deep illustrations and visuals to your narration, keep as many coming as you can find!
Love all the work you put into each video, Scary Interesting
I used to work as a machinist repairing parts for modern Long-wall mining machines and it’s crazy seeing how long this tech has existed and how much further it is now
I love this channel!! You’re amazing keep on doing what you do !! 🍻🤙🏽
Awesome video! I learned a lot! Your hard work shows! My deepest condolences to the men and families of the men in this horrific tragedy.
I don't see anyone commenting about this - but I absolutely love the timing of the music. You always know it's about to get real when that song comes on. A staple of the channel!
I live in Nova Scotia and originally learned about this at the Museum of industry in Stellarton, I'd recommend a visit if anyone's in the province, my fave tourist-y place here : )
Mine owner here. Love the mine vids.
Also, for unsuccessful cave rescues, look up Floyd Collins in Mammoth Cave. Great story!
Thanks for the consistent uploads bro! Its nice to always have videos to watch.
Was not expecting this tale to take place in my home province. My great-grandfather was a miner, not in Springhill but miner all the same.
11:50 Harold Gordon- if all companies had a guy like him the world would be a better place.
I live about an hour from there. My grandparents told me that when it happened, coal miners from other parts of the province immediately drove to Springhill to help with rescue efforts.
Great info, thank you for your research
17:58 If being trapped in a collapsed mine for days wasn’t the worst experience of his life, I’d be kind of concerned.
That was a great story. Thank you!
I’ve been watching your videos for a long time now. This one hits home - had a relative killed. Thanks for covering this story.
Edit: thanks for saying his name.
Quick mum, scary interesting is uploaded!
I was born in Springhill , third generation miner. Both grandfathers were killed in the Springhill mines. My father was a mine examiner. I am trained in mine rescue and have worked at a depth of 6600’ in the hard rock mines of Sudbury Ont. I’m proud of my heritage and only wish I could have met my grandfathers. Miners are the salt of the earth.
Quite a story! Good thing they kept talking to each other.
Watch this videos all the time and was not expecting to hear my home province. ❤
Just a note - Springhill is a town not a city. Also great to have Maurice recognized. He was the only Black miner amongst the survivors, and faced a lot of racism at the time from media/politicians when the other survivors were celebrated.
Seems nuts that there wasn’t a regulation against continuing work as usual when they know a “bump” is coming.