Considering its current definition (see below) and the wish to be politically correct, I wonder whether the word has come to acquire any racist overtone.
What is a coal miner hewer-Ask.com. Coal miner hewer is a person who hews or cuts the coal from its natural situation. The hewer is the actual coal-digger removing it from the coal face.
the usual features are a head most often made of steel and a handle also called a helve or haft most hammers are hand tools but there are also many powered versions called power hammers such as steam hammers and trip hammers for heavier uses such as forging