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'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 the cutting machine is plaining visible in this picture and you will note the cuttings of 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.'

1. Miners Preparing to Shoot Down White Oak Coal

IDNO:
002997
Title:
Miners Preparing to Shoot Down White Oak 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 the cutting machine is plaining visible in this picture and you will note the cuttings of 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.'

2. Miner Inspecting Coal Cars Exiting the Mine

IDNO:
004549
Title:
Miner Inspecting Coal Cars Exiting the Mine
Men carrying cans along track with coal cars.

3. Miner Walking Past Loaded Coal Cars

IDNO:
004551
Title:
Miner Walking Past Loaded Coal Cars
Description:
Men carrying cans along track with coal cars.
Man walking on a train track beside two other tracks with coal cars on them.

4. Miner Walking Along Tracks Next to Coal Carts

IDNO:
004552
Title:
Miner Walking Along Tracks Next to Coal Carts
Description:
Man walking on a train track beside two other tracks with coal cars on them.