Sibley Quarry Explosion
On January 30, 1900 the Sibley Quarry just north of Trenton, MI was the site of an accidental explosion of over 2,000 pounds of dynamite. While the explosion was felt over 25 miles away, only one worker was killed, and no other serious injuries were reported.
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