The 2010 Copiapó mining accident in Chile was caused primarily by the collapse of a section of the San José mine due to inadequate safety measures and geological instability. The mine had a history of safety violations, and the mining company had failed to implement effective risk management practices. Additionally, heavy rains prior to the collapse may have contributed to the weakening of the rock structure. The incident trapped 33 miners underground for 69 days, leading to a massive rescue operation.
The company that owns the Copiapó mine, also known as the San José mine, is called Minera San Esteban Primera. This Chilean mining company gained international attention due to the 2010 mining accident that trapped 33 miners underground for 69 days. The mine is located in the Atacama Desert region of Chile.
august 5, 2010
I Met with an Accident - 2010 was released on: USA: April 2010
The mine collapsed on August 5, 2010 in Copiapo, Chile, trapping 33 miners (32 Chileans and 1 Bolivian). The miners were found alive and well on August 22, and finally rescued on October 13, 2010.
2009 or 2010
Accident on Hill Road - 2010 is rated/received certificates of: India:A Singapore:NC-16
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2010
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