MAN OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER IN VIRGINIA-POCAHONTAS COAL COMPANY MINE #3 NEAR RICHLANDS, VIRGINIA. NOTE THE REDDISH BOX IN FRONT OF THE OPERATOR. IT AUTOMATICALLY CUTS OFF THE MACHINE IF METHANE GAS REACHES A CERTAIN LEVEL. THE CONTINUOUS MINER PASSES THE COAL BACK TO A SHUTTLE CAR WHICH TAKES IT OUT OF THE TUNNEL TO THE CONVEYOR FOR TRANSPORT OUT OF THE MINE

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