In the coal mining industry, what was the specific role of a 'trapper'?
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Correct answer: Sitting in the dark to open and close ventilation doors for coal wagons
Trappers were often the youngest children in the mines, sometimes only five years old. They sat in total darkness for up to 12 hours a day, operating the doors to ensure proper airflow through the mine.
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