About This Lesson
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911 was a tragic industrial disaster in New York City that claimed 146 lives, mostly young immigrant women. Locked exit doors and poor safety standards led to the deaths, sparking outrage and major labor reforms, including fire safety regulations, workers' protections, and child labor laws. This pivotal event helped shape workplace safety laws in the U.S., and a memorial now honors the victims and their legacy.
