Joe Haskiell

Coal Miner

 

Type of miner?
Coal
Where are you currently mining?
Allegheny met
How long have you been mining?
6 months

What is the most memorable or rewarding moment you've had in your mining career?
When I worked for arch coal. We went 565 days with no lost t time injuries

What's one thing you've learned on the job that has nothing to do with mining?
The importance of safety

If you could trade places with anyone in the mining industry for a day, who would it be? why?
My foreman , so I can tell him what to do for the day.

What's the most surprising or unexpected thing you've ever found underground or at the mine site?
A snake underground. Most have came in on the supplies cars, little freaky

What's your favorite thing to do on your days off to relax and recharge?
Spend time with my wife and our grand children every chance I get. Camping hunting fishing.

Share a safety tip
Safety is as simple as. ABC, Always Be Careful

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