r/Damnthatsinteresting 9d ago

Video Coal mining

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u/ToxicPilgrim 8d ago

that doesn't seem worth it at alllllllll

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u/Loud_Interview4681 8d ago

Average miner produces 7 tons of coal a day. That is $700 or about 200,000 a year in production. Ofcourse the miner only takes home 40-50k. (assuming labor regulations)

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u/Mediocre-Bet-3949 4d ago

Average miner produces 7 tonnes of coal per day?

Does he also carry it out? Because that sounds like a job for a lot more than one man...

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u/Loud_Interview4681 4d ago

Carrying it out and loading I think the record was 66 tons in a day (24hrs) with 15+ being standard for experienced miners per shift. About 1 pallet worth per ton. It is certainly doable.