Type of Miner?
Underground
Where are you currently mining?
Section Boss for EDM Welch West Virginia
How long have you been mining?
16 Years
Where are you from?
Bluefield , Virginia
What led you to mining?
It’s a family tradition.
What do you find most rewarding about your job as a miner?
Being able to provide for my Family and The Friendships I’ve made over the time in my career.
What are some of the challenges you face regularly in your work, and how do you address them?
I am met with many great challenges from the time I go under ground until I come back outside but I take them day by day by the grace of the good lord.
Are there any particular skills, qualifications or advice that are essential for someone interested in becoming a miner?
It is a Life Style , it is in you or it isn’t.
How do you see the future of mining evolving, and what opportunities or challenges do you anticipate?
Coal is an Essential everyday you need it.
What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
Spending time with my family and friends riding my side by side or motorcycle.
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