Parts of a Mine
This horizontal underground opening is commonly used for access and travel
What is a drift?
Also called a “mucker” or “bogger,” this machine loads broken rock.
What is an LHD?
This person operates equipment such as a jumbo, bolter, mucker, or truck.
Who is an operator?
This wearable light allows miners to see underground.
What is a cap lamp?
This protected area contains supplies to help miners survive an emergency.
What is a refuge chamber?
This opening connects one drift or entry to another
What is a crosscut?
This drill is used to drill the face of a development heading.
What is a jumbo?
Underground slang for an electrician.
Who is a sparky?
This instrument measures airflow.
What is an anemometer?
This map feature explains what symbols mean.
What is the legend/key?
This excavation is where ore is removed during production.
What is a stope?
This machine installs ground-support bolts.
What is a bolter?
This person takes measurements to determine underground locations.
Who is a surveyor?
The MX6 is an example of this safety device.
What is a gas monitor?
This map feature shows north, south, east, and west.
What is a compass rose?
This steep or vertical opening is driven upward between mine levels
What is a raise?
This machine applies shotcrete underground
What is a spray mech?
Shifter, foreman, and this term all refer to mine supervisors.
What is a walking boss?
This basket can be used to transport an injured miner
What is a Stokes basket?
This feature separates the refuge chamber interior from the mine atmosphere when entering
What is an air lock?
This ventilation control can be used to direct airflow through mine workings.
What is a brattice?
This drill is specifically used for production drilling in a stope.
What is a long-hole drill?
This technical position may be involved in mine planning, ventilation, and design.
Who is an engineer?
This long hand tool is used to remove loose rock from the back or ribs.
What is a scaling bar?
When disconnected from mine utilities, refuge chambers use these devices to remove carbon monoxide.
What are CO scrubbers?