El Baranca Mine — deadly rockfall in Mexico
A large rock broke loose on the mountainside at El Baranca Mine, descending with fearful momentum [1]. The rockfall carried away the roasting plant, knocked down several buildings, and destroyed a good deal of piping [1]. One woman was instantly killed [1]. A Mexican miner had a leg and an arm cut off and later died [1]. The accident caused significant delay and expense to the management [1].
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- An accident occurred at El Baranca mine,… (1891)An accident occurred at El Baranca mine, in Mexico, recently which will occasion a great deal of delay and expense to the management. A large rock broke loose on the side of the mountain, which descended with …