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Rat-hole mining is a dangerous, informal method of coal extraction still practiced in several parts of teh world. It involves digging narrow, horizontal tunnels into coal seams, often by hand, and is characterized by its hazardous working conditions.

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Footnotes of History1 year ago

Once common in early Europe and the U.S., it’s still used today in parts of northeast India and beyond. Cheap coal comes at a deadly cost: toxic air, cave-ins, child labor. The method is old. The danger is timeless.

Joshua🐐1 year ago

Hehe 🤣

gökhan1 year ago

Isn't it crazy that people still risk their lives for coal? 🤔

𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲☠️1 year ago

Okah

Afee1 year ago

Wow

Jay1 year ago

Paid 5 dollar a day.

Shawn Chauhan1 year ago

Rat-hole mining is a harsh reality in some parts of the world

Mayor.(jeet arc)1 year ago

Oya na

8PM ( 24/7 SERVICE )1 year ago

Just close this type of dangerous mining activities

HIPO🌟1 year ago

Be safe

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