Mining Practices and Safety at the Lava Cap Gold Mining Corporation Mines, Nevada City-Grass Valley District, California Page: 7
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SAFETY PRACTICES AND CONDITIONS
surface at the Banner mine,- and a 1,150-cubic foot unit is installed
underground at the hoist station. Three synchronous and three
induction motors are used as driving units.
SHOP BUILDINGS
The surface shop buildings are separate from the other surface
buildings and each other (fig. 3). The steel shop is fireproof, and the
machine shop is of wood-frame and corrugated-iron construction.
Fire protection comprises hydrant and hose and carbon tetrachloride
extinguishers. All wiring is in conduit and armored cable, and
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FIGURE S.--Explosives car for transporting explosives (closed).
machines and belts are guarded efficiently. Full-view-type goggles
are worn by workmen. Good housekeeping is enforced, and as a
result the buildings are kept clean and hand tools are always ready
for use. The electrical equipment is maintained in an efficient con-
dition, and daylight windows and 100-watt incandescent-light installa-
tions provide adequate light.
CHANGE HOUSE
A modern change house constructed of steel frame and corrugated
iron is used by all employees. The workmen's clothes are the main
fire hazard. Attendants keep the premises clean and hose the floors
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Ash, S. H. Mining Practices and Safety at the Lava Cap Gold Mining Corporation Mines, Nevada City-Grass Valley District, California, report, 1941; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66443/m1/15/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.