Safety

Geevor is a 20th Century mine and accidents did occur.

But the accident rate in mining is far less than the building industry and fishing! As with other industries the risks were assessed, and reduced where dangers became apparent. Mining was a tough industry, not inherently dangerous. If it was people would not go mining.

Photograph reproduced with the kind permission of Chris Elson held by the Geevor Archive

Mines Rescue

Geevor had two rescue teams which were available at all times in case of emergency.

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Injuries

Diseases caused by working conditions tended to develop over a long period of time, but accidents and death could strike at any time.

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Underground Tours at Geevor

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Danger

Mining in the 20th century had been made safer than ever before, but working conditions were still unpleasant for the miners. It was dark, cramped, noisy, hot, dirty and often wet.

Cornish Mining

Geevor Underground

Geevor at Grass

Life at the edge

Rocks and Metals

Safety

Geevor is a 20th Century mine and accidents did occur.

Photograph reproduced with the kind permission of Chris Elson held by the Geevor Archive

Mines Rescue

Geevor had two rescue teams which were available at all times in case of emergency.

Injuries

Diseases caused by working conditions tended to develop over a long period of time, but accidents and death could strike at any time.

Underground Tours at Geevor

Visit Wheal Mexico

Danger

Mining in the 20th century had been made safer than ever before, but working conditions were still unpleasant for the miners. It was dark, cramped, noisy, hot, dirty and often wet.