The truth is the current perceptions of mining are just stereotypes.
They are far from the truth. Just a Kristin said, “Technology and awareness have
improved the industry.” The mining industry does not use the same equipment as
they previously have. Miners use continuous miners to increase production and
lessen the chance for miners to get injured when digging for coal. These machines
allow the miners to use a hand held control box that is connected by a cable to
the machine. Having the miner run the machine remotely lessens the chance they
will be struck by a falling rock from the roof or being trapped in between the
machine and the walls. Mines also use
mucking machines the scoop the coal or ore and load it into shuttle cars. This reduces
the physical strain on the miner’s body. Many companies have also created procedures
that improve the safety of the miners. There
are also roof bolting machines that help support the roof the prevent cave in’s
in underground mines. Many of the machines I just mentioned are powered by electricity.
In surface mines, the larger shovels are also powered by electricity. The electrical
system of a mine helps to reduce the pollution of the environment and it helps
to ensure the safety of the miners will clean air if they are underground.
Underground mine ventilation has changed over the years to. Mines now use large fans to push fresh air
into the mine and this also pushes the harmful gasses out.
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