1900 - Coalmininghistorypa.org

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350 REPORT OF THE BUREAU OF MINES. Off. Doc.
of coal and is located about one mile north of Derry Station on the
line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and when visited was only being
opened.
Millwood.—The general condition has been fairly good during the
year. I am pleased to say that the ventilation has been improved
by the erection of a powerful ventilating fan of the Capell type;
diameter of fan is 13^ feet, with double inlet and is so constructed
that the air current can be reversed.
Indiana.—Is a new opening in the Lower Freeport seam of coal
and is located at Bolivar Station on the line of the Pennsylvania
Railroad. The product is used principally at a large brick works
located nearby and is operated by the Reece-Hammond Fire Brick
Company.
Lockport.—Was in fair condition when last visited.
'Mines on and Near the Turtle Creek Branch of the Pennsylvania
Railroad.
Export.—On a visit to this mine on January 8th I found the ventilation
very unsatisfactory, so that I deemed it best to call other
Inspectors for consultation, as I had already taken this matter up
with Mr. A. N. Humphreys, the general superintendent, who in
reply to a letter complaining of the ventilation, near the close of
the year 1899, informed me that the matter would receive prompt
attention.
On my visit on January 8th I found that nothing had been
done to improve the ventilation. Whereupon I notified Messrs.
Louttit and Blick, Inspectors of the First and Seventh districts
respectively, to come at once and make an examination of the mine
with me, to determine what action should be taken. We made an
examination on January 11th and wrote the following notice, which
was mailed to the general superintendent:
Greensburg, Pa., January 11, 1901.
Mr. A. N. Humphreys, General Superintendent Westmoreland Coal
Company, Irwin, Penna.
Dear Sir: We have this day examined your Export mine and
find that the ventilation is far below sanitary and legal require
ments. Immediate action is absolutely necessary with a view to
permanent improvement. We are of the opinion that the condition
of the mine demands that at least one hundred and fifty thousand
cubic feet of air per minute should be constantly circulated through
the mine, in order to insure the health and safety of the persons