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There certainly are. The industrial revolution really started in the UK in the 1700's because of having coal and iron ore, and steam engines were invented and developed here before other countries, and used to a great extent on railways and shipping in the 1800's. The main coal fields were in the north of England, in Scotland, and in South Wales. Anthracite (a very hard dense form of coal) from S Wales was particularly in demand for steam engines.
In recent years coal mining has reduced a lot and many mines have closed, but some are still active.
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When the 1842 Coal Mines Act forbade the underground employment of who?
The 1842 Coal Mines Act forbade the underground employment of women and girls in coal mines in Britain. This was in response to growing concerns about the harsh working conditions and exploitation experienced by women and children in the mines.
The 1842 Coal Mines Act forbade the underground employment of?
Women and boys under the age of 10
What are the attrition rates for underground mines?
In 1998 there were about 860 underground coal mines in operation. By 2001 that number had declined to 719 underground mines.
What is SIC 1222?
includes establishments primarily engaged in producing bituminous coal in underground mines or in developing bituminous coal underground mines.
Where are coal mines located?
Coal mines are located around the world, with major coal-producing countries including China, the United States, India, Australia, and Indonesia. Specific locations of coal mines can vary widely within each country.
Who is the person who extract coal from the ground?
A coal miner is the individual who extracts coal from the ground. They work in underground mines or surface mines to extract coal for energy production and other industrial uses.
How many underground mines are there in the U.S.?
In 2001 there were 719 underground coal mines in the United States, which produced 380.6 million metric short tons.
What does an over-man do in the coal mines?
overman work in underground as an in charge one district of coal pannel
What state has the most underground mines?
West Virginia leads the nation in underground coal mining with 193 underground mines that produced 99.6 million metric short tons in 2001.
Where do you find coal?
Coal is typically found in coal mines, which are located underground or in open-pit mines. Coal deposits are often concentrated in specific regions known for their coal reserves. Major coal-producing countries include China, the United States, India, Australia, and Indonesia.
Two-thirds of the british workforce by 1830 were?
Women and children. In the early 1830's, many children were instructed to work underground in mines, digging up coal that could be used in household fires or to keep trains running, whilst the women would work in factories.
What is the basis of using 550 Volts for equipment in underground coal mines?
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