What are dangers of the coal extraction process which can lead to coal workers claims?
There are three main ways to mine coal in the UK, known as: 1. Opencast mining or open pit mining Opencast mining involves removing the surface soil and rock above the coal and removing the coal directly from the ground to be loaded onto trucks. Such procedure will involve the use of explosives and heavy machinery to clear the surface rock. Opencast mining is effective for coal which is close to the surface, but if the coal seam is deeper in the ground another technique is required. 2. Deep pit mining Deep pit mining involves locating coal seams deep in the ground; sinking shafts into the ground at the pit head and lowering workers deep into the ground to mine the coal. The largest part of a colliery is the underground working section, which would extend for miles and involve building road ways for moving the coal and air vents allowing workers to breath. Coal would be loaded into tubs on raised to the surface by two lifts. a banksman would replace full tubs with empty tubs using, the
