Joseph Austin Holmes (January 23, 1859 – July 15, 1915) was a geologist and occupational safety and health pioneer, best known as the first director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines. He is the namesake of the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association created in 1916.
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23 January 1859 Laurens County, South Carolina
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Died |
13 July 1915 (aged 56) Denver, Colorado
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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