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

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

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

2. Coal Shot Down and Ready for Loading

'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.'

3. Miner Checking for Gas

Miner tests for gas in mine.

4. Testing for Gas

Miner tests for gas in mine.

5. Testing for Gas

Miner tests for gas in mine.

6. Testing for Gas

Two miners test for gas in mine. Hamilton Wright Organization Inc.  80 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, 'Newspaper Feature News' This photograph released to you GRATIS for editorial use only. Do not use for advertising purpose without written permission.

7. Testing for Gas

Man tests for gas at the Jamison No. 9 Mine.

8. Testing for Gas at Jamison No. 9 Mine