What was the process of breaking coal for Breaker Boys?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Breaker Boy
Breaker Boys worked in coal mines, where they manually broke large chunks of coal into smaller pieces. They would sit on elevated platforms above a conveyor belt, using hammers or picks to break the coal. Their primary task was to separate impurities from the coal, ensuring only clean, usable coal was sent for processing, often in hazardous conditions.