The coal mining industry in China has one of the worst health and safety records in the world with thousands of workers dying each year , as a result of industrial accidents. The ongoing global economic crisis has seen a recent downturn in the total production of coal. This has resulted in the closure of many small mines with many workers laid off. In addition, at some companies, workers are finding that getting paid wages has become an issue. This situation has led to protests in many parts of China as workers are left to pay for the mining crisis.
The coal mining industry in China has one of the worst health and safety records in the world with thousands of workers dying each year , as a result of industrial accidents. The ongoing global economic crisis has seen a recent downturn in the total production of coal. This has resulted in the closure of many small mines with many workers laid off. In addition, at some companies, workers are finding that getting paid wages has become an issue. This situation has led to protests in many parts of China as workers are left to pay for the mining crisis.
