Two miners operate a cutting machine. 'Credit must be given to Willaim Vandivert, 21 East Tenth St., New York 3, N.Y., Not to be reproduced without written liscense.'
'Two Joy 3-JCM and one Goodman 300 continuous miners are now in service producing coal. These machines have roof bolting machines as an integral part of their equipment. Two Joy 3-JCM machines are also being used brushing top and bottom where additional height is needed in the main haulage entries.'
Mine Machinery at Williams River Mine, Webster County, W. Va.
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Coal mining equipment at Williams River Mine, Webster County, W. Va. Gauley Mountain Coal Company, Ansted, W. va. 'Taken by mechanization' written on the front of the photograph.