Journeyman said:
I've never even thought about a Miner before this news, what exactly they do, what they make ,anything.
I'm sure this tragedy will help other miners and the industry regulations enforced much more strictly.
Story just reported that a minors job is not even in the top 15 dangerous jobs.
I think JMAN, you have to realize that your 2.5 miles underground, and I think, no matter how you shake it or bake it, 2.5 miles down in the ground, will have risk forever!!! Of course now, there are many that said that when a local union left, safety became less of a focus. This is what locals said
Just a NEWPORT family history lesson, My family name is well known in Northeastern PA for Coal Mining work from the turn of the century, both in Railroad Police force, and My grand father was a coal mine boss in Ashley PA at the age of 10 around year 1910. Coal mining is mostly finsihed in this part of the country, but father worked in the coal mines prior to entering the draft for WWII. He only worked for about 3 years, but at a young age as well.
Thank God he left and developed a successful life in Washington DC, and the rest is history. My father was actually a PA state Golden Gloves Champion lightweight. Coal Mining and Boxing!!! and drinking NORTHEASTERN PA......that is all you do....and eat!!!
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