Over the years, the number of deaths in coal mines have decreased. The deaths are caused by a roof collapse, explosions, or other mining accidents. Ultimately, this is unfortunate for the families and friends who know mine workers. Safety of the mines came into question among the public because the people who know mine workers are worried that they may be the ones to lose their loved ones next. The safety regulations increase as technology does and protocols are placed on the mines to advance the level of safety. The methods of mining today have changed dramatically since mining first started; due to this change, miners are more safe and the number of deaths has dropped. Many coal miners have died in Southern Indiana; one collapse, which
