Shane Fonville

Coal Miner

 

Type of Miner?
 Coal
Where are you currently mining?
Wolverine Fuels, Utah
How long have you been mining?
14 years

 

Where are you from?
Utah

What do you find most rewarding about your job as a miner?
That I am able to Support my family and know that I have Skills n mindset to do any job in the Coalmine if asked too.

What are some of the challenges you face regularly in your work, and how do you address them?
Bad Top, water, just take care of business as usuall. Take my ideas to management

Are there any particular skills, qualifications or advice that are essential for someone interested in becoming a miner?
Just have to have the mindset to work hard n watch out for yourselves and others a high school education. 

How do you see the future of mining evolving, and what opportunities or challenges do you anticipate?
Mining will go on for along time , you can’t power the world wind n solar, the Democratic Party is by far the biggest threat to the mining industry. Coal for life. 

What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
Spend time with my family, hunting, fishing, golfing.

What led you to mining?
The collapse of the building industry and I need insurance.

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