Series from 2011
Spike TV and producer Thom Beers take viewers down into the depths of the Earth for an unprecedented look at one of the world’s most dangerous jobs, c…
A legendary miner fights to keep Cobalt Coal from going belly up. Major mistakes by the Night Shift almost cost the company their livelihood, while one of the deadliest jobs claims another victim.
With a failing power supply, Cobalt Coal struggles to keep its head above water. The situation turns deadly when a storm shuts down the mine’s air supply, forcing every man into a desperate race to the surface.
A devastating storm smashes the Cobalt Mine, causing power outages and equipment failure. Hank returns from the hospital to find his job on the line, and the possibility of being sent to the house permanently.
Cobalt owners, Mike and Tom, are facing financial ruin when they roll the dice with a risky belt move that pays off. With the mine half buried in coal, Mike pleads to the trucking company to rally for a record breaking week.
Cobalt is forced to mine in the most dangerous part of the mountain, making conditions even more deadly. A skeleton day crew is forced to face the mountain alone, but an unlikely hero, Vince, steps up.
As the mountain crumbles around them, a crucial piece of equipment is smashed, putting the future of the company in jeopardy. Cobalt Coal is forced to make the biggest financial gamble yet. Can a redhat prove to be their savior?
