In the early days coal was transported outside the mine by mules. He continued working underground until he retired in 1962. My Father started working underground in 1955 at the age of 18. After 40 years he retired from underground mining in 1995. My husband has also worked in an underground coal mine for approximately 21 years as has his brother and father.
Underground mining is still a means of survival for many families in the area.
Due to our remote location, other industry is limited at the present time. Many families have several members working in underground coal mines.