Miners in Harlan faced poor conditions, including low pay and dangerous environments with risks of gas explosions, rock collapses, machinery malfunctions, and coal dust inhalation leading to black lung disease. These issues were exacerbated by mining companies stifling the Harlan miners’ ability to unionize and organize for improved conditions and higher pay.
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