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Miner in the process of placing charges into the coal seam at Bishop Mine.

1. Placing Charges, Bishop Mine

IDNO:
002968
Title:
Placing Charges, Bishop Mine
Date:
1954/09/20
Description:
Miner in the process of placing charges into the coal seam at Bishop Mine.
Rocks fly from the thick smoke into the sky.

2. Explosion at Unidentified Coal Mine

IDNO:
052077
Title:
Explosion at Unidentified Coal Mine
Date:
1948/06/28
Description:
Rocks fly from the thick smoke into the sky.
Two men placing charges in an already drilled hole. Notice the preparatory cut on upper right hand side.

3. Miners Placing Charges

IDNO:
002147
Title:
Miners Placing Charges
Date:
1947/07
Description:
Two men placing charges in an already drilled hole. Notice the preparatory cut on upper right hand side.
'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.'

4. Miners Preparing to Shoot Down Coal

IDNO:
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.'
'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.'

5. 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.'
Railcar loaded with the dynamite and cap box.

6. Dynamite and Cap Car

IDNO:
001744
Title:
Dynamite and Cap Car
Description:
Railcar loaded with the dynamite and cap box.

7. Miner Placing a Charge

IDNO:
002651
Title:
Miner Placing a Charge
Miners use large drill to place charges in holes deep in the coal. 'William Vandivert, Not to be reproduced without written liscense.'

8. Drilling Prior to Placing the Charge

IDNO:
003028
Title:
Drilling Prior to Placing the Charge
Description:
Miners use large drill to place charges in holes deep in the coal. 'William Vandivert, Not to be reproduced without written liscense.'
Railcar for hauling dynamite and blasting caps.

9. Dynamite and Cap Car

IDNO:
001759
Title:
Dynamite and Cap Car
Description:
Railcar for hauling dynamite and blasting caps.
Railcars for hauling dynamite and blasting caps.

10. Dynamite and Cap Car

IDNO:
001758
Title:
Dynamite and Cap Car
Description:
Railcars for hauling dynamite and blasting caps.
The bottom of a dynamite and cap box.

11. Dynamite Box

IDNO:
001748
Title:
Dynamite Box
Description:
The bottom of a dynamite and cap box.
Picture of a mine Rescue Box tilted forward with its lid open so you can see inside. Picture taken at Thomas, W. Va.

12. Mine Rescue Box

IDNO:
001754
Title:
Mine Rescue Box
Description:
Picture of a mine Rescue Box tilted forward with its lid open so you can see inside. Picture taken at Thomas, W. Va.
Front of a dynamite and cap box on its side with one lid open and one partially closed.

13. Dynamite Box

IDNO:
001757
Title:
Dynamite Box
Description:
Front of a dynamite and cap box on its side with one lid open and one partially closed.
Picture of the slots inside a dynamite box used to hold the sticks of dynamite. Picture taken at Thomas, W. Va.

14. Dynamite Box

IDNO:
001768
Title:
Dynamite Box
Description:
Picture of the slots inside a dynamite box used to hold the sticks of dynamite. Picture taken at Thomas, W. Va.
Open lid, possibly to a dynamite box.

15. Dynamite Box Lid

IDNO:
001756
Title:
Dynamite Box Lid
Description:
Open lid, possibly to a dynamite box.
'Probably no phase of coal preparation requires the supervision and care that must be given to shooting practices. The type of explosive used is a safety powder known as "Duobel" and has been selected because it is most suitable for the coal mined in the White Oak Mines. Not only must the explosive be of the best quality and best suited for the work of breaking down the coal, but its use must be supervised and restricted. The proper amount to use; the size of the cartridge; the manner of tamping and many other details are looked after so that a maximum of lump and coarse coal is produced after shooting. This view shows the working place after the 'breaker shot' has been fired.'

16. Breaker Shot

IDNO:
002642
Title:
Breaker Shot
Description:
'Probably no phase of coal preparation requires the supervision and care that must be given to shooting practices. The type of explosive used is a safety powder known as "Duobel" and has been selected because it is most suitable for the coal mined in the White Oak Mines. Not only must the explosive be of the best quality and best suited for the work of breaking down the coal, but its use must be supervised and restricted. The proper amount to use; the size of the cartridge; the manner of tamping and many other details are looked after so that a maximum of lump and coarse coal is produced after shooting. This view shows the working place after the 'breaker shot' has been fired.'
Two men using large bits to drill prior to placing charges.

17. Drilling Prior to Placing Charges

IDNO:
002136
Title:
Drilling Prior to Placing Charges
Description:
Two men using large bits to drill prior to placing charges.
'Charge being placed in the hole; notice preparatory cut in the center.'

18. Miner Placing a Charge

IDNO:
003077
Title:
Miner Placing a Charge
Description:
'Charge being placed in the hole; notice preparatory cut in the center.'
A miner at work placing a charge.

19. Miner Placing a Charge

IDNO:
003081
Title:
Miner Placing a Charge
Description:
A miner at work placing a charge.

20. Miners Moving a Dynamite Box

IDNO:
001750
Title:
Miners Moving a Dynamite Box
Dynamite and cap box with lid shut.

21. Dynamite Box

IDNO:
001743
Title:
Dynamite Box
Description:
Dynamite and cap box with lid shut.
Miner setting charges at Jamison No. 9.

22. Setting Explosives at Jamison No. 9

IDNO:
003040
Title:
Setting Explosives at Jamison No. 9
Description:
Miner setting charges at Jamison No. 9.
Open dynamite box showing the slots for the dynamite.

23. Dynamite Box

IDNO:
001774
Title:
Dynamite Box
Description:
Open dynamite box showing the slots for the dynamite.
'Probably no phase of coal preparation requires the supervision and care that must be given to shooting practices. The type of explosive used is a safety powder known as "Duobel" and has been selected because it is most suitable for the coal mined in the White Oak Mines. Not only must the explosive be of the best quality and best suited for the work of breaking down the coal, but its use must be supervised and restricted. The proper amount to use; the size of the cartridge; the manner of tamping and many other details are looked after so that a maximum of lump and coarse coal is produced after shooting. This view shows the working place after the 'breaker shot' has been fired.'

24. Breaker Shot

IDNO:
002643
Title:
Breaker Shot
Description:
'Probably no phase of coal preparation requires the supervision and care that must be given to shooting practices. The type of explosive used is a safety powder known as "Duobel" and has been selected because it is most suitable for the coal mined in the White Oak Mines. Not only must the explosive be of the best quality and best suited for the work of breaking down the coal, but its use must be supervised and restricted. The proper amount to use; the size of the cartridge; the manner of tamping and many other details are looked after so that a maximum of lump and coarse coal is produced after shooting. This view shows the working place after the 'breaker shot' has been fired.'