Mine disaster shines spotlight on community steeped in pride , hard work and danger . Former is a wreck : ` ` When it comes to one of them getting hurt , we all hurt '' Miners include teachers , firefighters and police officers , racial stereotypes , miner culture . Country singer Kathy Mattea feels kinship with miners ; her history inspired ` ` Coal '' album .
Mine disaster shines spotlight on community steeped in pride , hard work and danger . Former miner a wreck : `` When it comes to one of them getting hurt , we all hurt '' Miners include teachers , ministers and police officers , defying stereotypes , miner says . Country singer Kathy Mattea feels kinship with miners ; her history inspired `` Coal '' album .