Definition

Mining is a hazardous industry. It is known as a killer industry due to the following reasons:-

  • This industry effects the health of the miners and the environment.
  • They have to breath in dust and noxious fumes.
  • Miners inhales this regularly which make vulnerable to pulmonary diseases.
  • The risk of collapsing mine roofs, inundation and fires in coalmine are a constant threat to miners.
  • The water sources in the region get contaminated due to mining.
  • Dumping of waste and slurry leads to degradation of land, soil and increase in stream and river pollution

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Minerals and Ores


Flashcards

What are the hazards of mining? ? Mining is a hazardous industry. It is known as a killer industry due to the following reasons:-

  • This industry effects the health of the miners and the environment.
  • They have to breath in dust and noxious fumes.
  • Miners inhales this regularly which make vulnerable to pulmonary diseases.
  • The risk of collapsing mine roofs, inundation and fires in coalmine are a constant threat to miners.
  • The water sources in the region get contaminated due to mining.
  • Dumping of waste and slurry leads to degradation of land, soil and increase in stream and river pollution