Pemberton Mill
The Pemberton Mill was a large factory in Lawrence, Massachusetts. It suddenly collapsed and occupants were crushed or burned alive on January 10, 1860, in what has been called "the worst industrial accident in Massachusetts history" and "one of the worst industrial calamities in American history." An estimated 88 to 145 workers were killed and 166 injured.
The rebuilt mill | |
| Date | January 10, 1860 |
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| Time | 5 p.m. |
| Location | Lawrence, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°42′20″N 71°09′16″W |
| Cause | Structural failure from design flaws and overloading |
| Deaths | 88 – 145 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 166 |
Investigators attributed the disaster to substandard construction that was then drastically overloaded with second-floor equipment, all evident and preventable. The event was cited in improvements to industrial construction and workplace safety. The mill was soon rebuilt in place.
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