5 Heinous Jobs for Children.

2) Mule Scavengers

Apprenticeships in the cotton mills of the 18th and 19th century began in the age of 4 in the lowliest and deadlist position.These children were sent underneath huge spinning mules to collect cotton thrown off by the intense vibration.Young Scavengers had to carefully time their movements and lay absolutely flat to avoid being crushed by moving machinery.According to the study,accidents occured frequently, with many the flaxen locks, rudely torn from the infant heads.”Dicapitations were common, and those minor injuries were beaten failing to complete their work.