Coal miners stuffed in a tiny elevator after a day's work, Belgium, 1920s (lemmy.world)

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[-] PugJesus@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago

They don't stay there - the elevator is just tiny.

I should hope an elevator like that wouldn't pass humanitarian or safety inspections in developed countries today.

[-] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago

They call the US a developed country, and I’d bet that there are a number of ~~companies~~ agencies who are ~~dying~~ killing to bring back those tiny elevators in the name of Efficiency.

[-] PugJesus@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

We're doing progress, but in reverse!

[-] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

So congress. Got t. 👍

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