What was the 'hurrying' job in 19th-century coal mines usually performed by older children or women?
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Correct answer: Dragging heavy tubs of coal through low, narrow tunnels using a chain and belt
Hurriers had to pull or push coal tubs through tunnels that were often too small for ponies. This back-breaking labor involved crawling on all fours, often in wet and cramped conditions.
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