Is the 33 A true story?

The film is based on the real events of the 2010 Copiapó mining disaster, in which a group of thirty-three miners were trapped inside the San José Mine in Chile for 69 days. The film stars Antonio Banderas as trapped miner Mario Sepúlveda.

Did the Chilean miners sue?

Nine of the 33 miners who in 2010 were trapped by a rockfall in a mine in Chile for 69 days before being rescued are suing their lawyers. The group accuses the lawyers of cheating them out of money. The lawyers negotiated the rights relating to films, TV series and books based on the miners’ ordeal.

How many Chilean miners died?

According to an official with the non-profit Chilean Safety Association, (Spanish: Asociación Chilena de Seguridad, also known as ACHS) eight workers died at the San José site between 1998 and 2010 while CMSE was fined 42 times between 2004 and 2010 for breaching safety regulations.

Why did the Chilean miners wear sunglasses?

As 33 Chilean miners have been brought to surface after 2 months of being trapped underground, they have been given sunglasses donated by Oakley in Foothill Ranch to protect their eyes after such a long period in the dark.

When did they stop sending children down the mines?

On 4 August 1842, a law was passed that stopped women and children under ten years from working underground in mines in Britain. Before this law was passed, it was common for whole families to work together underground to earn enough money for the family to live on.

What did Victorian children do in the mines?

Coal Mines Coal was the main source of power in Victorian times. It was used for cooking and heating, and for driving machinery, trains and steam ships. In order to produce more coal, the mines needed more workers and children as young as 5 years old were used to supply this need. They worked for up to 12 hours a day.

Where do you poop in a coal mine?

The toilets should be located in “well rock-dusted” areas. Fire extinguishers should be provided.

How much did it cost to take a bath during the Gold Rush?

It would cost you from 50-cents to $2.50, depending on which Sierra diggings you were in. Miners and others flocked to the baths and even stood in line to “come clean”, making the tub owner quite prosperous.

Who are the miners who have been rescued from the mine?

Loreto Campbell, a relative of miner Jorge Galleguillos, reacts while watching his rescue on a TV screen at the camp outside the mine on October 13. Galleguillos was the 11th of 33 miners who were rescued. Miner Alex Vega hugs his wife after his rescue on October 13.

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What are the mine rescue instruction guides?

MSHA’s Mine Rescue Instruction Guides help mines meet mine rescue team training requirements under 30 CFR Part 49. Each guide includes suggestions, handouts, visuals, and text materials to assist with training.

What happened to the miners in the 2011 Chilean mine rescue?

July 25, 2011 – Representatives for the rescued miners announce that the official and authorized film rights to their story have been sold to producer Mike Medavoy. August 30, 2011 – Fourteen of the miners are awarded lifetime monthly pensions of 250,000 Chilean pesos (approximately $540), by Cecilia Morel, Chile’s first lady.