I cant imagine working in those mines. They ate desert first because they were so scared. Good god that is insane. This is what hard work really is! I love west Virginia so much. It's my fave place in the world. The beauty and history is so rich. I love it
Methane is NOT poisonous, but in the right percentage it is quite explosive and will stir up fine coal dust that is common in mid to low volatile bituminous coal found in the gorge. These same coals are quite gassy when first mined. This dust is explosive when mixed with oxygen. Black damp mostly CO and CO2 though is poisonous and suffocating in high enough percentages.
thanks for uploading this...........not West Virginia born , but I love West Virginia and live here now .
I watched it all the way through and it was great. Thank you for posting.
I cant imagine working in those mines. They ate desert first because they were so scared. Good god that is insane. This is what hard work really is! I love west Virginia so much. It's my fave place in the world. The beauty and history is so rich. I love it
Doris her voice is like an angel
Saved as a favorite video. 5*
Methane is NOT poisonous, but in the right percentage it is quite explosive and will stir up fine coal dust that is common in mid to low volatile bituminous coal found in the gorge. These same coals are quite gassy when first mined. This dust is explosive when mixed with oxygen. Black damp mostly CO and CO2 though is poisonous and suffocating in high enough percentages.
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