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Why is coal mining a difficult task?

coal mining can be a dangerous job, thousands of miners have been killed or injured in accidents in the mines, many more suffer from " black lung".


What are some tools used for mining?

tools that are used in 1800s were, mining candlestick, miners hat, coal oil lamps, hammer, shovel, wedge, rockdrill, a pick and other toools. mining is and was a very dangerous job. back then alot of people died because of the dangers of working at mines. back then there was a miners mask to protect your face from dust and other debreis. now theres alot of tools and machines to do mining. some tools are used back then too. hammer and picks are still used. now they have miner masks, which protect your face. theres mining hats with lighting so miners can see. theres alot of tools, and alot of other information to be looked into.


What do mine safety inspectors do?

They look for hazards to the safety of miners, they review safety training, and investigate mining accidents. The conduct inspections of mining operations and determine if safety standards are being met.


Describe 2 ways to reduce the effects of mining?

Stop using explosives, stop surface and subsurface mining, and start recycling


What are the hardships of mining?

There are a number of hardships that are often associated with mining, particularly when done underground rather than in an open pit. Working in confined spaces is difficult. The air is often very dusty. It is dark. There are sometimes cave-ins. Many people are killed in mining accidents. Those who do not die in mining accidents often suffer from lung disease (coal miners get "black lung") from all the dust they inhale. It is a difficult job.