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ALABAMA INSPECTORS' WARNING CARD.
Chief Mine Inspector James Hillhouse, of Alabama,
has originated the following warning card
and had it posted in conspicuous places at the
coal mines. It was so instrumental in diminishing
accidents that the consuls and vice-consuls
of Austria-Hungary, Russia, and Italy have adopted
it for translation, publication, and distribution
among miners of those nationalities in other
states.
WARNING!
TO ALL MINE EMPLOYES.
The subject of mine accidents is attracting a
great deal of attention throughout this state.
From the loss of life incurred thereby, the suffering
cannot be measured. The desolation and
want that follow the killed or crippled breadwinners
call forth much sympathy. In some of
these accidents the danger is unforeseen, but a
large majority could be avoided if the necessary
precautions are taken. This office suggests the
following:
That every coal mine worker familiarize himself
with the mining laws which are posted at
all coal mines.
THE MINER.
Don't forget to sound the roof on entering your
place to begin a day's work.
Don't forget to sound the roof after each blast.
Don't use short fuse, "skinner backs."
Don't use two different explosives in same hole.
Don't use coal for tamping.
Don't conclude the roof is safe in spite of
drummy sound.
Don't take lighted pipe or lamp to your powder
box.
Don't fire two holes at the same time.
Don't bore your holes beyond the mining.
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Don't hurry in order to get out early.
Don't risk your life to save labor.
Don't forget the miner is responsible for the
safety of the laborer.
THE LABORER.
Don't go into working place until the miner
has examined it and pronounced it safe.
Don't fire blasts for the miner nor in his absence.
Don't disregard the orders of the miner.
Don't forget to retreat to place of safety when
blasting.
DRIVERS.
Don't ride between cars.
Don't ride on side of cars.
Don't run cars on grades until you know the
road is clear below.
Don't forget to call driver boss' attention to
bad truck.
Don't take door boy away from his post to
drive your mule.
DOOR BOY.
Don't leave your door.
Don't allow your door to remain open longer
than necessary.
Don't play around or run after trip of cars.
ALL EMPLOYES.
Don't ride up and down the slope.
Don't pass over danger signals.
Don't roam through old workings.
Don't travel the slope; take the manway.
Don't smuggle dynamite in mines; and report
any one you see doing it.
THE MINE FOREMAN.
See that every working place is free of gas
before employe starts work.
See that all apparatus affecting safety of employes
is in good and safe condition.
See that the above suggestions are enforced.
ARGYLE COAL COMPANY
SOUTH FORK,
MINERS AND SHIPPERS OF THE
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