Coal miners have the fourth most dangerous job in the entire world, they are exposed to black lung and are at constant risk. There are around 3,500 deaths each year from mining accidents. The worst miner casualty was near Monongah, West Virginia. The mine had an explosion that killed 360 miners. The most common disease in coal miners is known as black lung. The cause is inhaling coal dust which can be fatal, and it is easy to catch. Coal mining has proven to not only cause health problems to humans but also phycological illnesses. Miners practically live on the job site and can sometimes stay on site for four plus weeks, causing them to go insane and not be used to a “regular” life once they are home. Another risk is cave ins. In 1973 the
