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How are the working conditions in mines detrimental to the workers? |
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Answer» In 1952, an act called the Mines Act was passed. The government said that the owners of die mines have to follow certain acts/rules. Still the verall conditions of mine workers have not impioved much. Those workers who are placed in overground mines have to face hot summer & rain and suffer from injuries due to mine blasting and falling objects., In fact, the rate of mining accidents in India is higher than other countries. The contractors refrain from mair taining proper register to workers for avoiding responsibility for accidents and benefits. Moreover, the ompany do not care to cover up the open holes of the finished area which lead to several accidents. 2. Workers in underground mines face very dang erous conditions, due to flooding, fire, the collapse of roof and sides. 3. Due to lack of fresh air, emissions of gases and ventlation failure, many workers develop breathing problems and discases like tubcrculosis and silicosis. 4. The total lifespan of mine workers are very short. Every year hundreds of workers die due to accidents in mines. |
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