What Coal Miners Do

In many ways, coal mining has become a much easier job than it was long ago. Still, coal miners face dangers and hardships that most Americans would find unacceptable in their daily lives. To compare the different kinds of coal mining, check out the sites below.

Types of Underground Coal Mines.

Room and Pillar Mining.

Longwall Mining.

Surface Mining.

Underground Coal Miners At Work.

Surface Coal Miners At Work.

Other Coal Workers.

Coal Miners in the Past.


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