The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire of 1911

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Subject Area:History

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For instance, most factories at the time had a tradition of locking doors to keep workers within the factory. After the incidence, some of these measures that were initially regarded as essential to increasing productivity of workers were identified as safety flaws. There was increased attention on how factories operated and the safety measures that were in place. This led to the creation of new laws and regulations that laid emphasis on the safety of workers in the work environment. The affected factory was located in Manhattan and was owned by Isaac Harris and Max Blanck (Sanchez 62). In 1902, the Triangle factory experienced two fire incidences. Another factory that was owned by the same people, Diamond Waist Company, also experienced fire incidences at least twice before the 1911 tragedy (Von Drehle).

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