Digging for Hope: Inside an Ohio coal mine

I retired from under ground mining after 27 years, saw several fatalities and hundreds of bad injuries, toughest men on the planet

I raised six vey happy kids on a miners pay ! Crawling around in all that mud and rock , working my ass off , never bothered me much , because my family always seemed happy !!! It’s been 25 years now and my baby is 17 , and me and mom are now very proud grand parents of six grand kids kids , and I’m sure more is coming’ ! I myself am a fourth generation miner ,and thank the lord everyday for what he has given to my family !!! So yes , in the name of God , bless our nations miners !

I have strait respect for those guys. Good, honest, hard working men who put their families before themselves.

All coal miners seem to have the same work ethic, my grandad was a coal coal miner here in the UK for 42 years until they shut the last coal mine down in 2004. It’s an absolute shame, these guys are the last of the hard, honest and reliable workers. Hats off to you.

This man here is a honest hard worker who is doing what he has to do to put food on his table.

I hate it for these guys man. I hope they can adjust in other industries so that work ethic doesnt go to waste. Hard working is an understatement

I feel for you, coal mine surveyor in South Africa. It's hard and thankless work. But my prayers are with you. Maybe one day people will appreciate us and our sacrifices.

I see dedication and heart in those guys. Very few trades and heavy industries have jobs like what these guys are describing. A special breed. Love and respect

God bless those guys

I build and weld wing conveyor pulleys for these guys and it's really cool seeing where my finished product goes

Underground limestone miner here not even close to the world you guys work in! Much respect my brothers

2:17 dude got a diamond pick and shovel from minecraft

Hats off to these guys, I like the remark he makes around the 3:00 mark. Not only does he do his job, he is proud of it and shows a passion for it, not many people are like that. They're just people working an honest work to support their families while working in such dangerous conditions, bravery and excellent work ethic at its best. May God look after them.

I have such respect for these guys. I don't think I could ever do what they do. Whatever they pay them, it should be more.

I have a lot of respect for your profession. Thank you for your sacrifices and courage and dedication in providing for not only your family but also for this country. God bless you and protect you.

only in ohio 💀

These guys are underground heroes. Great working people; real Americans

I worked in the coal mining industry for over 20yrs. and provided a great living for my family. Coal will always have a special place in my family's heart! Just another day at the office! ~Kentucky, 🧤⛏️..(🤝)

Backbone of America right here. God bless y'all

I retired from coal mining after over 40 years. I had started out in copper and Uranium for a few years prior but coal was what carried me through over half my life. As it did for many others and for many that seen multiple generation working in coal . It provided good paying jobs with good benefits for many. Not only was it beneficial for those who worked in coal but also the economy. Many states benefited from the taxes paid by the mining companies. My hats off to any miner surface or underground working in one of the most dangerous fields. Stay safe and stay strong for some of the finest people I've ever known and worked with were coal miners. 💯👍👍👍👍👍😎