See, this, right here, this is what the AI and robots should be doing. Not "art", not "writing", certainly not policing, this kind of shit. Use them for the jobs that people shouldn't have to do anymore.
There's an industrial museum near where I live that used to be a smelting yard and coal mine. As part of the tour you can go into the mines. They've extend the ceiling for visitors but it's still incredible claustrophobic. I can imagine how they cope.
He needs it least but is also the least bothered by it. Air in mines can get so oppressive with dust and humidity that face coverings get super uncomfy.
I rather suspect this is from a place where it's cheaper for the boss to replace a dead worker than it is to buy protective gear for them.* I'm sure the winch operator is only wearing it because he brought in himself.
*coming soon to a fascist oligarchical capitalist state near you!
those are just for loose rock around faults or from blasting the tunnel in the first place dangerous but manageable if it had to hold up the mountain they would be so thick they'd have to blend together into walls. they also have to scale all that periodically, which means beating the hell out of surfaces with a steel rod to see if anything new comes loose the hand mucking and small volume makes this look like a shit job with shit pay though
Crypto currency that can ONLY be spent at the company store. Good luck leaving, we're closing your accounts as you speak. On fact, our records show you owe US.
I have an amazing mining job. If my boss dared to ask any of us to do this we would all tell him to get fucked. There are many different types of mining.
I'm curious, the thought of working underground disturbs me for several reasons. What is it that makes your experience amazing? which is not a word I thought someone would use for a mining job.
Underground mining is less common than open pit mining. Technically I'm in a refinery but the minute is connected and nobody ever goes underground. I get paid good money for interesting work that isn't that hard most of the time. I worked a lot harder when I was a breakfast cook for a lot less money
Motosapien
I got the black lung Daddy!
Spanky44
See, this, right here, this is what the AI and robots should be doing. Not "art", not "writing", certainly not policing, this kind of shit. Use them for the jobs that people shouldn't have to do anymore.
welluhwhatdoyouwantmetosay
Do we have our 15 tons yet?
irrationaldesign
Which is worse? Living in a Republican state or working in this mine?
torquemada
whynotboth.jpeg
ReallyNotSure
pretty luxurious. they have much more space then this:
TheLordFoxington
Looks a bit like this, not sure tho
ROBOT120807
Hey wait this is the same mine
ilikepot8os
Look at all the jobs created once they got rid of all those pesky saftey regulations and unions!
Darprice
They have safety sandals! What more do you want? Do you work for OSHA or something?
ilikepot8os
Not anymore!
SteveMND
That reminds me; I should play Minecraft again.
sarzaya
Reminds me to get a colonoscopy.
Silkyninja1
https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1ajZpYzJ5N3g5bXpjZzhybWk1MWl0MWc0OTluMjk4bXVvenFrNTh6eSZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/d2Z6aAm3Z2GdLrHi/200w.webp
pyr0max
They probably dug up something essential for the device you're using to watching this on.
BorkasonBork
its a coal mine
Astramancer
So they dug up electricity, which is something essential for the device you're using to watch this on.
MapleSyrupMafia
We mostly run on hydro power here... so no.
Davedavedavedavedave
https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1czczcDNreG1uaHhnN2ZjMWFjaWp4dHcxdWQ1d3RtODFoMTV3dXBtbCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/wYyTHMm50f4Dm/200w.webp
BIC777
Better pay your winch operator well.
Rockafella83
https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTY1YjkxZmJlamgybHNqZDE0Y2kzNjJuNXQyOGN3YW5zZ2pyb3ljNTV1bzN4eXV6dSZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/BrISAgn2OwhHDk7Rh7/200w.mp4
icannotthinkofanyrationalname
Don't pay the winch operator, until he gets you back to the surface.
RaxianTheta
at least toss a coin to your wincher
DumbandConfused
https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1ODZmOWhmM2h6Ymh5djFjY3dncmRuaHoxOTkwdHoxYzA2NWNxZnEwZiZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/7RIs0z6utZziSxWwsb/200w.webp
RupertQZerconia
Better tip him like the strippers tip the DJ!!!
Ekibwurm
coal mine?
SoftKleenex
The kids yearn for it
Akseptance
So clean. So breathable. /s
BenderRodriguz1010
I think i got the black lung pop
pluralone
My grandfather died of black lung from working the coal trains. Yep I'm old.
Columbus43219
To be fair, that could have happened last week.
Aulest
I stopped working this type of stuff after my thirties. Yay custodial work
DoakMD
There's an industrial museum near where I live that used to be a smelting yard and coal mine. As part of the tour you can go into the mines. They've extend the ceiling for visitors but it's still incredible claustrophobic. I can imagine how they cope.
NoMoreMorons
Xyberfaust
Why?
Spoonland
but remember kids: capitalism is the only way, else it would be hell on earth
JunkFoodVanDame
It goes beyond me how everyone seems to ignore like... *gestures everywhere* that... and still thinks capitalism is the best system.
BIC777
Only the winch operator has a face mask? Seems like he needs it least?
QuartzPoker
He needs it least but is also the least bothered by it. Air in mines can get so oppressive with dust and humidity that face coverings get super uncomfy.
SteveMND
I rather suspect this is from a place where it's cheaper for the boss to replace a dead worker than it is to buy protective gear for them.* I'm sure the winch operator is only wearing it because he brought in himself.
*coming soon to a fascist oligarchical capitalist state near you!
OMGamIImguringCorrectly
He has COVID. He's super concerned for the workers.
madeejit
The only fella living long enough to worry about silicosis.
Mithi
He is the only one getting off the job alive.
intashu
He's the one sitting next to the engine spitting fumes all day, you think they can afford proper ventalation?!
DirtBagLefty
The owner takes all the risk.
PushPullMagnet
Is this legacy code exploration?
Ronelyn
Rednecks, if y'ain't pro-union, yer grandpappy'll come back and haint ya from the grave the Pinkertons slung him in.
beoff
This really takes the "fun" out of "funicular"
EnderSwe
I get claustrophobic when my duvet is covering half my face.
imyourrealdad
Nope
Hootykai
Dig it.
Crispy4Skin
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Pikkupanda
Not even if a naked Chris Evans were waiting for me atop a million dollars cash.
TheJusticeMitchell
XorKaya
Glad they have those safety sticks holding up the mountain.
phobosorbust
those are just for loose rock around faults or from blasting the tunnel in the first place
dangerous but manageable
if it had to hold up the mountain they would be so thick they'd have to blend together into walls.
they also have to scale all that periodically, which means beating the hell out of surfaces with a steel rod to see if anything new comes loose
the hand mucking and small volume makes this look like a shit job with shit pay though
DonCappo
Are these the amazing mining jobs the administration wants to bring back?
GloriousPirateBeard
Oh no, these are the jobs kids will be going
nclu
These are not the mines you yearn for
IakobZ
Yeah, the good ol' times
sadurdaynight
Don't forget the company store and scrip. But this time you'll be paid in crypto currency.
JestersWing
Crypto currency that can ONLY be spent at the company store. Good luck leaving, we're closing your accounts as you speak. On fact, our records show you owe US.
ulfgarBentbeak
Yep, and where you pay a 10-20% fee on every transaction.
BikerRay
Kids wouldn't have to duck so much.
CyanideBreathMint
Yes. See why they want to employ children again??
bad1080
you will work there, your kids will work there, it's going to be great!
chiefrunswithscissors
I have an amazing mining job. If my boss dared to ask any of us to do this we would all tell him to get fucked.
There are many different types of mining.
seoras13
I'm curious, the thought of working underground disturbs me for several reasons. What is it that makes your experience amazing? which is not a word I thought someone would use for a mining job.
chiefrunswithscissors
Underground mining is less common than open pit mining. Technically I'm in a refinery but the minute is connected and nobody ever goes underground.
I get paid good money for interesting work that isn't that hard most of the time.
I worked a lot harder when I was a breakfast cook for a lot less money
chiefrunswithscissors
The mine* is connected
dogdays2025
Why utilize the sun and wind when we can send men and women to their potential deaths every single day?
Ooftameg
All those people on Medicaire need to work somewhere.
XXXSpork
Yes, but with fewer safety measures than this video shows.
Dasnekones
And fewer transportation options
Gerokeymaster
And a *way* younger workforce.
KafkasKarma
Well..kids heal faster anyway, so why bother preventing any injuries?
GentryFriedRichFillets
And you can use smaller holes, which are studier, so fewer cave-ins.
KafkasKarma
Wins for all!
kahooki
The kids yearn for the mines!
vegivamp
It's pretty much the only explanation for why Minecraft is still so popular.