Type of Miner?
Hard Rock
Where are you currently mining?
Where are you currently mining?
East Tn Nyrstar
How long have you been mining?
How long have you been mining?
19 years
What led you to mining?
Family tradition
Where are you from?
Knoxville Tennessee
What do you find most rewarding about your job as a miner?
The brotherhood and lifestyle that it provides for my family.
What are some of the challenges you face regularly in your work, and how do you address them?
Making sure that ventilation is adequate and always checking my surroundings for bad ground and scaling when needed.
Are there any particular skills, qualifications or advice that are essential for someone interested in becoming a miner?
Hard work ethic, ability and willingness to learn, new miner training.
How do you see the future of mining evolving, and what opportunities or challenges do you anticipate?
Becoming more safe which will lead to higher productivity.
What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
Spending time with my family on the lake, at the park, in the pool.
Share a Safety Tip:
Always use the right tool for the job