19 Mar. 1894 *1894: Bituminous coal miners' strike :Much of the violence in this national strike was not specifically racial. Source: Internet
A canvas partition isolated the miners' air supply from outside air (also allowing miners to easily enter and exit the work area). Source: Internet
A bitter strike by Leadville's hard rock miners in 1896–97 led to bloodshed, at least five deaths, and the burning of the Coronado Mine. Source: Internet
According to Lalor's report, fourteen miners (mostly Irish) died inside the stockade and an additional eight died later from injuries they sustained. Source: Internet
After miners excavate rock, a processing plant crushes it to recover valuable minerals such as gold or copper. Source: Internet
According to the mine owners, the mine has been violently taken over by illegal miners who conduct their operations at night and retreat to their hiding places during the day. Source: Internet