.../approach The main source is published official accident inquiries; a methodological reflection justifies the use of these materials. Findings Mock bureaucracies existed in the British underground coal mining milieu from the time when safety rules were first formulated in that industry context...

... using group theories. This study reminds managers of the fragility of temporary groups, and stresses the need to consider the possibilities of accidents/disasters when undertaking large projects. There is no shortage of material available concerning the Donner Party expedition of 1846/1847. The review...

... accidents in the US. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses contemporaneous and modern sources to explore the parallels between the two fires and find some lessons for management in these two tragic events. Findings A number of parallels were found between the two incidents. Lessons...