Wire cable company: unguarded machinery

Workmen at The Waterbury Wire Cable Manufacturing Co. in Brooklyn, New York, stand next to a coil of wire rope suspended from the ceiling. Machinery lacks protective guards. The men's clothing appears to be covered with a chalky substance, which is also visible on the floor.
Identifier
NYSA_A3029-78_B5_F6
Date Original
1912
Language
English
Source
New York State Archives. Factory Investigating Commission. Glass plate negatives and photographic prints of factory and housing conditions. 1911-1912. A3029-78, Box 5, Folder 6.
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Geographic Locations

Brooklyn