In mines, child labourers usually fetch water, carry sacks of rocks, load the thick logs used to support the underground tunnels, or become errand boys for regular workers.
Katika migodi, kwa kawaida wafanyakazi wa watoto huchota maji, hubeba magunia ya mawe, huweka magogo mazito yanayotumiwa kutegemeza vijia vya chini ya ardhi, au kuwa wavulana kwa ajili ya wafanyakazi wa kawaida.