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Rocks fall onto your head, and in low seam coal, you hit your head on the roof (last mine I was in was only 48" high) It also gives you a good place to attach your miner's lamp, so you can see what you are doing.

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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 the advantages and disadvantages of why do miners use crash helmentwhy helmets are for underground mining activities mounted with lamp?

Miners use crash helmets equipped with lamps primarily for safety and visibility in underground environments. The helmets protect against head injuries from falling objects and provide essential lighting in dark conditions, improving overall safety. However, disadvantages may include discomfort from prolonged wear and the potential for reduced mobility due to the added weight of the lamp. Additionally, if not properly maintained, the helmet's effectiveness can be compromised, posing safety risks.


How do coal hats protect miners?

Coal hats are made from rigid plastic. Since it' made from rigid plastic internally the hat has suspension that spreads any impact from any falling objects across the helmet.


What came first steam or coal?

Coal came first. It was first discovered in the 1300s in the United States by the Hopi Indians. The first use of coal by the Europeans was in the 1740s in Virginia. It then became the dominant power source in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Steam was found in 1698 from Thomas Savery. He invented what he called a 'miners friend'. Since he intended it to pump water from the mines.

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Do coal miners mine for coal?

Yes, coal miners work in coal mines to extract coal from the ground. They use heavy equipment to dig tunnels and remove coal from deposits in the earth.


What is an example of a lantern?

The man held the lantern high above his head.When there was no oil left for the lantern, they used candles. Coal miners each wore a small lantern on their helmets.


Where can you read about history of coal miners?

You can read about the history of coal miners from Wikipedia's official website. You can also read about the history of coal miners from Mining USA's official website.


Where did Victorian coal miners work?

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When was Coal Miners' Museum - Van Lear - created?

Coal Miners' Museum - Van Lear - was created in 1984.


What do miners eat?

miners eat bat soup, coal and rock.


What is the health problems for coal miners?

Coal miners that are exposed to coal dust are prone to get what is called black lung disease. The coal duct accumulates in the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe.


Who were most of your laborers?

Most of the laborer workers were mine workers/coal miners in the year 1877. The mine workers consisted of coal miners and coal technicians in the late 1800s.


Where is the Coal Miners Museum in Coalgate Oklahoma located?

The address of the Coal Miners Museum is: 212 S Broadway, Coalgate, OK 74538


What kind of gear do people wear when they are getting fossil fuels?

Depends on the fossil fuel. Oil rigs have specific types of gear for the job and coal miners need helmets with lights as well as other gear.


What tool do miners use?

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