What are the causes of explosions in coal mines?
~methane ignitions
How were families in the United States compensated for the deaths of their family members, and how does that compare to the compensation of Chinese families?
~U.S. family members were paid 1.5 million dollars per family members of the family lost. The company spent over tens of millions of dollars total.
~In China, the families are given 10,000 yuan ($1,577) for funeral and death expenses and a compensation package was given to the family members which included 660,000 yuan. ($103,709.76)
Speculate about why miner safety conditions are so much worse in China.
~There is no monitoring system in China to make sure everything is safe and secure.
~The management is rebellious and doesn't follow the correct rules and codes.
~The license for that specific mine was taken away about a year before the explosion.
~Gas explosions, floods, and fire happen often in Chinese mines.
