The mining industry has been correctly regarded for many years as an extremely dangerous one. In addition to the many hazards inherent in the mining environment itself, miners have had to cope with poorly designed equipment and jobs, inadequate training, and inept supervision. Recent efforts of the U.S. Bureau of Mines and a number of contractors have brought current technology to bear toward the solution of these problems.
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