The Devil's Miner

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The Devil's Miner

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PBS | Air Date: May 23, 2006
Summary: The US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics states that mining is the second most dangerous trade, with an estimated average of 28.3 fatalities per 100,000 workers according to Forbes Magazine. However, in much of the world, it is a job not for men, but boys. This episode takes a look at the youngsters who put their lives atThe US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics states that mining is the second most dangerous trade, with an estimated average of 28.3 fatalities per 100,000 workers according to Forbes Magazine. However, in much of the world, it is a job not for men, but boys. This episode takes a look at the youngsters who put their lives at risk in India, Bolivia and Sierra Leone in order to feed their families. Expand
Genre(s): Talk & Interview, Documentary, Arts

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