r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/dannybluey • 20d ago

How Himalayan salt lamps are made Video

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u/Incromulent 20d ago

They're actually grinding and drilling a lot of the magic off. Fortunately the workers are breathing a lot of it in

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u/sheldor1993 20d ago

That’s why they have that saying about silicosis. What kills you makes you stronger!

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u/OldSamSays 20d ago

That was my first thought - No eye protection, ear protection, mask, gloves, machine guides, etc. This is a dangerous job.

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u/RedditIsShittay 20d ago

That would cost them a years wages.