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2797. Fire Engine at Jamison No. 9

Group of men rehearsing mine safety procedures as crowds watch.

2798. Mine Safety Training at Thomas, W. Va.

Two pictures of a miner retracking a mine car. Left is the safe way to retrack, right is the unsafe way to retrack.

2799. Methods for Retracking Mine Cars

Men practicing first aid techniques at Beall High School in Frostburg.

2800. First Aid Meeting at Beall High School, Frostburg, Md.

Miner sitting in between posts that hold the roof of the mine up. 'Safety First is stressed in every possible way at White Oak mines.  Note the posts to protect this man at his labor.  He is waiting for another mine car so he can clean up his working place and make it ready for the mining machine crew who will cut it during the night, ready for him to work tomorrow.'

2801. Safety Posts

Group of miners in a safety class.

2802. Miners in Safety Class

Safety float of the New River Coal and Coke Co. on the Fourth of July. Floats with safety themes highlighted many parades in Fayette and Raleigh Counties.

2803. New River Coal Company Safety Float at Mt. Hope, W. Va.

Bulletin board emphasizing safety themes.

2804. Summerlee Safety Bulletin Board

Outside view of the Carlisle Mine Rescue Station with a man standing in the doorway.

2805. Carlisle Mine Rescue Station

Mr. McDowell, first from left, and the Miners Rescue team at Thomas, W. Va.

2806. Mine Rescue Team at Thomas, W. Va.

State Mine rescue station at the Jamison No. 9 Mine.

2807. State Mine Rescue Station at Jamison No. 9, Farmington

Directors cup at annual employees first aid meet at Scarbro.

2808. New River Company Directors Cup at Annual Employees First Aid Meet at Scarbro, W. Va.