WHAT’S AT STAKE

Anyone working underground to mine hard minerals such as ore containing gold, silver, iron, copper, zinc, nickel, tin, and lead may be exposed to many hazards. The same processes are used for mining hard gems like diamonds. Soft rock miners excavate softer minerals like salt or coal.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

UNDERGROUND MINE DANGERS Mine Cave-Ins. Cave-ins, explosions, toxic air, and extreme temperatures are some of the most perilous hazards observed to take place in underground mining. Powerful and hazardous airblasts can occur causing flying debris and falling rocks that can block tunnels, maim workers, release toxic or explosive gases, or cause flooding. Often […]