Neither event should be categorized as “mining accidents” in the traditional sense. Youth, carelessness, and stupidity were factors in these “above ground” incidents. Save the “mining” monicker for those who lose their lives underground.
Staci, in response to your statement about nathan’s death being careless or because he was young, was just plain stupid. Regardless of whether it was above ground or underground it is still considered a mining accident. So unless you know what happened there that day, you really need to keep your mouth shut. Nathan was a miner regardless of what his job was. He was a son, father, brother, and cousin.
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Neither event should be categorized as “mining accidents” in the traditional sense. Youth, carelessness, and stupidity were factors in these “above ground” incidents. Save the “mining” monicker for those who lose their lives underground.
Staci, in response to your statement about nathan’s death being careless or because he was young, was just plain stupid. Regardless of whether it was above ground or underground it is still considered a mining accident. So unless you know what happened there that day, you really need to keep your mouth shut. Nathan was a miner regardless of what his job was. He was a son, father, brother, and cousin.