Dylin Gray

Underground Miner

Type of Miner
Underground
Where are you currently mining?
Richvally indiana
How long have you been mining?
8 months

What led you to mining?
The heavy equipment and wanted to get out of hot work. The metal side.

What do you find most rewarding about your job as a miner?
Going underground and getting to see what most people don't see. The beauty of the underground.

What are some of the challenges you face regularly in your work, and how do you address them?
Water is a big problem sometimes. But my biggest problem is belt repairs.

Are there any particular skills, qualifications or advice that are essential for someone interested in becoming a miner?
Safety is one of the most important skill to have not only for yourself but for the other Miners around you.

How do you see the future of mining evolving, and what opportunities or challenges do you anticipate?
Always going to need roads, always going to b building buildings,they need foundation/53s,/73s

What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
Fish, hunt, spend time with my family.
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