James R. Robinson (1860–1950) was an industrialist, inventor, and author of a seminal book on mine ventilation (1922). The book documents his invention of a new device for ventilating mines and preventing the buildup of explosive methane gases underground, thereby dramatically improving mine safety.
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1860
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1950 (aged 89)
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