Question

Describe the impact of mining mining on the health of the miners and te environment

Answer 1

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Superman : “ I can Help....if you promise that all Kryptonium you find while mining goes to me ..lol”

They run the risk of serious physical injuries while handling heavy equipment or moving materials around.

Dust from the mine site are dangerous for their respiratory systems. This danger is greatest in coal mines.

If miners are working in deep mines, there is always the danger of getting trapped there due to collapse of a tunnel. No matter how low the chances, this thought will play in their minds when they go into work. It adds mental stress.

Miners generally live around the mine site with their families. The mine spoils dumped can affect their quality of life, with water related diseases being the greatest risk.

If radioactive materials are being mined (or if the wastes are radioactive), then there is high risk of getting cancer.

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