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Miner stands on pile of coal ready to be loaded and sent out of mine.

2941. Coal Shot Down and Ready for Loading

Miner tests for gas after shooting of coal in Bishop's Mine, Poca Fuel Co.?

2942. Testing for Gas After Shooting at Bishop's Mine

Miner checking for gas on pile of coal after it was shot down.

2943. Coal Shot Down and Ready for Loading

Miner placing boards in Cavalier Mine No. 206.

2944. Miner Placing Boards on the Floor of Cavalier Mine No. 206

'West Virginia has produced 20 percent of all the coal mined in the United States since 1800, a survey shows. The survey, by the Bituminous Coal Institute, also showed that during the 20 years from 1930 through 1949, West Virginia led all states in soft coal production. Picture courtesy of the W. Va. Dept. of Labor.'

2945. Miner Checking for Gas

Two miners operate a Sullivan cutting machine.

2946. Cutting Machine

Miner tests for gas in mine.

2947. Testing for Gas

Miner tests for gas in mine.

2948. Testing for Gas

Miner tests for gas in mine.

2949. Testing for Gas

Mine crew building top of mine shaft enclosure at Eccles, W. Va. Sherman A. Clay present.

2950. Eccles No. 1 Miners on Top of Shaft

2951. Miners Testing for Gas in a Coal MIne

2952. Miner Riding on Filled Coal Car