Houelly:

<< I'm sure if there was a woman in there anti, it would be that much more tragic;-) Especially if she was pretty. >>

Hmmmm. Many a true word is spoken in jest... or flippancy ... or humour.

Anti:

<< I reckon there should be a woman on every shift at every mine in the world... >>

Yes... a woman on each shift would no doubt help to keep workplace health and safety issues more sharply focussed than they might otherwise be.

Ludwig, I'm sure the Human Resources issues would be brought into sharp focus as well... not to mention the publicity side of things.

But won't somebody think of the media...?

They might find a pretty daughter or sister to interview.

Could have to come in from another region, I’m not sure if Greymouth has local females. It’s a horrible place.

http://www.smh.com.au/world/safety-standards-should-have-guarded-against-accident-says-engineer-20101121-182n5.html

Listen on the video to what the upset dude outside church says

There would be a lot more deaths or wider impact should a nuclear accident occur. Just not worth the risk, particularly given the experts predict nuclear energy is not a long term prospect.

<< I’m not sure if Greymouth has local females >>

Oohh! ( :> #

That almost cracked me right up. But I just managed to contain myself, and then chastise myself for making light of a very serious subject and grave predicament.

I've got to agree with the Nicky Phillips (author of the article that you provide the link for, Pied Piper). A build-up of methane and consequent explosion just shouldn't be possible in a mine in a country like New Zealand.

You've really got to wonder whether all the due safety factors were implemented or whether some terrible short-cut or oversight has taken place.

Antispetic said:

"It could only get better if she had sex underground then regretted it later..."

Thats disgusting and very disrepectful of miners and ladies you shoud be ashamed of yourself.