In the event a coal mine is declared dangerous, what is one action workers must take?

When a coal mine is declared dangerous, the primary action required of workers is to withdraw to a place of safety. This response prioritizes the health and safety of individuals in the mine, ensuring that they escape potential harm from hazards such as roof collapses, gas leaks, or other life-threatening situations that the declaration may indicate.

The expectation is that workers should not attempt to stay inside the mine, as this could expose them to increased risk, nor should they engage in addressing the danger themselves unless it is safe to do so; that is typically a role for trained safety personnel. Reporting to the nearest city is also not a protocol that applies to situations of immediate danger in the mine itself. The safest course of action, grounded in health and safety regulations, is for workers to promptly withdraw to a safe location where they are no longer at risk.