Jan. 17th, 2015
New Photo via Instagram!
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MSA self contained breathing apparatus. #old #mask #mining #flickr

MSA self contained breathing apparatus. #old #mask #mining #flickr
New Photo via Instagram!
Jan. 17th, 2015 08:41 pmvia Instagram http://ift.tt/1wiJ6JC

Check in - check out board. When a miner enters the mine he places his brass tag on the "in-board." When he leaves the mine, he moves the tag to the "out-board." The brass tag bears the miner's social security number, which matches a second tag rivited to his belt. This is used for position identification in case of a catastrophe. This system allows people on the surface to know who is underground at any given time, likewise, who is off shift.

Check in - check out board. When a miner enters the mine he places his brass tag on the "in-board." When he leaves the mine, he moves the tag to the "out-board." The brass tag bears the miner's social security number, which matches a second tag rivited to his belt. This is used for position identification in case of a catastrophe. This system allows people on the surface to know who is underground at any given time, likewise, who is off shift.
New Photo via Instagram!
Jan. 17th, 2015 08:41 pmvia Instagram http://ift.tt/1wiJ8kO

I apprenticed with a blacksmith for a while. It's something I still feel drawn to.

I apprenticed with a blacksmith for a while. It's something I still feel drawn to.