Mine Safety and Health Administration
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A Pictorial Walk Through
the 20th Century

Mine Rescuers


Rescuers exiting mine with canary in resuscitation cage. The canary became sick during the mine rescue and required oxygen. The location of this accident is unknown.

Picture of Early Mine rescue Men


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