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Geevor Underground

Safety

 

Mines Rescue

Click to see a larger version of this imageGeevor mines rescue team dressed in orange overalls with blue breathing apparatus

Geevor had two rescue teams which were available at all times in case of emergency. 


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Services Underground

 

Surveying

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Basic surveying was probably undertaken from the time that miners started working underground, often by the miners themselves.


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Ventilation

Click to see a larger version of this imageventilation fan

The ventilation system at Geevor was crucial in maintaining a safe working environment underground.


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Pumping

Click to see a larger version of this imagepipes pumping mine water into pool

Water has always been a major problem for the Cornish miner as mining progressed deeper underground.


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Comment left by callum on 2010-06-29 15:35:24

I love the panning it is really fun and I like going underground

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