The wounds are caused by the blocks of rock salt mined from the lake suing traditional methods.

Speaking to BBC, the miners said they "have bruises all over our bodies" because the rock salt cuts into their skins and use "use super-glue to cover the wounds".

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This helps in blocking salt water from getting in contact with the fresh wounds.

They use the rudimentary methods which expose them to such risks -- both men and women stand deep in water for hours harvesting salt.

Miners don't use any protective gear and equipment to dig up the salty mud -- men wear condoms or cover their genitals with plastic bags while women put flour inside their vaginas.

The conditions for miners remain appalling as low prices continue to bite.

Studies to improve the health conditions and very appalling working conditions suggest that simple and appropriate mining methods should be applied, including reducing the size of the salt pan so that the miners can scoop the salt while standing on the pan walls.