Miners Preparing to Shoot Down Coal

Identifier:

002655

Title:

Miners Preparing to Shoot Down Coal

Description:

'White Oak preparation begins when the machine leaves and the miner is ready to shoot down his coal. The shooting inspector on the left has not only located the hole for the miner to drill, but instructed him as to what angle he must bore his hole to contain the necessary explosive used in dislodging the coal from the seam. The "kerf" made by cutting machine is plainly visible in this picture and you will note the cutting or "bug dust" have been removed before the coal is shot. The length of the auger used by the miner and the width of the bit which determines the size of the hole bored, is also carefully regulated.'

Acquisition Source:

Craigo, Robert

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView