The 2010 Copiapó mining accident, also known as the “Chilean mining accident” or “Los 33″, began on 5 August 2010 as a large cave-in at the San José copper–gold mine in the Atacama Desert about 45 kilometers (28 mi) north of Copiapó, in northern Chile, South America. Thirty-three men trapped 700 meters (2,300 ft) underground some 5 kilometers (3 mi) from the mine entrance subsequently survived for a record 69 days.
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All 33 miners were rescued, almost all in good medical condition with no long-term effects anticipated. Two miners were found to be suffering from silicosis, one of whom also had pneumonia, while others had dental infections and corneal problems.
This poster was created as a tribute to the drama, heroism, and ultimately redeeming finale of this story.
