A mining accident is a dangerous and often deadly accident that occurs in the process of mining minerals from underneath the surface of the planet. Mining accidents can have a variety of causes, including leaks of poisonous or explosive natural gases, collapsing of mine stopes, flooding, or general mechanical errors from improperly used or malfunctioning mining equipment. |
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