1. Dark and dangerous conditions: Most Victorian mines were located underground and lacked proper lighting and ventilation systems. This made them unsafe and prone to accidents.
2. Child labor: Children as young as 5 years old were often employed in mines. They were paid very little and were forced to work in hazardous conditions.
3. Long working hours: Workers in Victorian mines often worked for up to 12 hours a day, six days a week.
4. Low wages: The pay and working conditions for miners were poor. They were paid little for the hazardous work they did.
5. Unhygienic conditions: Mines lacked proper sanitation facilities and workers often had to work in unsanitary conditions, leading to poor health.
6. Use of primitive tools and equipment: Most Victorian mines used outdated and primitive equipment, such as candles and pickaxes.
7. Mine explosions: Mine explosions were a common occurrence in Victorian times due to the use of flammable gases.
8. Unsafe transportation: Mine workers had to transport their own coal and other materials, often using unsafe methods such as carts and wagons.
9. Lack of safety regulations: There were no proper safety regulations or inspections in place to ensure the safety of miners.
10. Lack of job security: Miners had no job security and were often laid off when the mine was no longer profitable.
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