A detailed look at Utah’s coal industry at the end of the 19th century, drawn from the state’s fourth annual inspector’s report.
It summarizes mine locations, production, workforce, and safety results.
This edition combines production statistics with inspection notes, covering payroll, wages, ventilation, and the handling of explosives. It also includes reports on several active mines, their operations, and recent changes or improvements.
- Tables and summaries of coal, coke, asphaltum production, imports, and consumption in Utah for 1899.
- Descriptions of individual mines, their location, ventilation, days worked, and workforce.
- Account of accidents, safety measures, and inspectors’ recommendations for improved practices.
- Discussion of wages, mine supervision, and ongoing industry conditions across counties.
Ideal for readers of historical industry reports, mining history, and Utah’s economic development at the turn of the century. It provides a grounded view of how mining was organized, measured, and regulated during this period.