“Over 30 Workers Trapped After Chilean Copper Mine Collapse” Kevin Ivery BCOM275 September 30, 2013 University of Phoenix “Over 30 Workers Trapped After Chilean Copper Mine Collapse” Technology played an important role in the communication of the 33 miners that were trapped for 69 days underground. All types of communication were used from live minute to minute news coverage to the world
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Thirty-three workers became trapped during a Chilean copper mine collapse near the northern town of Copiapó, Chile on August 5, 2010. The tragedy captured the attention of media, and audiences, around the world alike. Once reported, hopes and prayers went out the trapped workers, the workers families and the rescue workers from the hearts of many. During severe heart-wrenching incidents, such as this, it is important to consider the roles of those involved. The potential needs of the workers, whose
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than the size of an average classroom, and you are half a mile underground with no way out. Unless, someone experienced this nightmare firsthand this would be difficult for anyone to imagine. This was the terrifying and exhausting reality for 33 Chilean gold miners August 5, 2010 through October 9, 2010. There are two difficult types of communication that the San Esteban Company faced. The Company had to address the families of the trapped miner’s and the rest of world. The considerations of roles
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Knowing Your Audience and Communication BCOMMS/275 The article Over 30 workers trapped after Chilean copper mine collapse by Weik, 2010 gave a poor accounting of the issue at hand. The flow of the article was poor, and the communication itself offered the copper miner families and employees of the company little information and no clear next steps. During times of emergency, clear and concise communications are critical
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This disaster in the Chilean copper mine, a disastrous downfall in one of the shafts of the mine has left 33 miners trapped 310 meters below the ground. The outcomes of the company and their reaction to the disaster would eventually define how the world, their audience, would see them. It turns out to be very crucial that the spokesperson of the company who issues updates and information to the public is careful and sensitive to the families. The audience the company would be reporting to would
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Megan Crawford BCOM/275 Week 4, Individual Assignment Chilean Mine Disaster On August 5, 2010, MINERA San Esteban Primera reported a mine structure collapse at a small gold and copper mine in northern Chile. The collapse left 33 workers trapped 2,300 feet underground. Directly following the collapse, rescuers began taking action. They first drilled holes in attempt to find the location of the miners trapped, however it was not confirmed whether or not the miners would still be alive after enduring
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business must know the audiences they are addressing to be able to get their message across concisely and accurately but in a timely manner. With the Chilean copper mine collapse, communication had to be top notch. On Thursday August 5, 2010 the San Jose copper mine located in Northern Chile collapsed trapping 33 miners, 2,300 feet underground. The mine is owned by Minera San Estean Primera, who had to deliver the devastating news to the families, employees, media and the public. The mining company
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Knowing Your Audience September 2014 Debate Topic The idea of the speaker being able to connect with his audience is extremely important. This is especially true during disasters such as the one that struck the Chilean copper mine on August 5, 2010. This incident involved 33 men becoming trapped 2300 feet below the ground and under 700 meters of granite. It is important that managers understand the components of communication and how to direct that communication effectively to both
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The Chilean Miners Varonika Allen BCOM/275 September 26, 2011 Dr. James Miller The Chilean Miners endured a major hardship while they were trapped in the mine for four months. In spite of becoming famous after surviving the mine collapse, life hasn’t been easy for the miners. Several are still unemployed. Others are surviving by selling fruits and vegetables on the streets of Copiapo, driving taxis or doing odd jobs. The most successful ones have gotten into public speaking, but money and
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Chilean Mine Collapse Scott Smith B Com/275 September 18, 2014 Ronald Baker Chilean Mine Collapse A mine in Chile collapsed on August 5, 2010. This horrible incident trapped 33 miners underground with limited food, water, and air. The collapse set off a chain of events that demonstrated a breakdown in communication. With different audiences in need of information, communication is key. According to “From Collapse to rescue: Inside the Chile Mine Disaster” by Jennifer Yang, staff reporter
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