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**replicamuse** · 08-08-2007, 07:31 AM

Can't we figure out a way to do this mechanically already? Sheesh...

(I mean mining, not rescuing. Rescuing too, though. )

**bloriMal** · 08-08-2007, 12:00 PM

Three rescue workers were killed last night by a mountain "bump". A shift in the mountain that forces coal and debris to cave in.

Kerry Allred was a family friend. He was one of the six who were trapped.
It's time we say goodbye and leave prayers for his family, and the families of the other miners who have been lost.

RIP

**NumDusthouh** · 08-17-2007, 04:02 PM

Coal is so 19th century. Its easily replacebale. So why the hell do we keep using it? Its bad in everyway. It has no advantages aside from the fact that its a source of energy...BUT, its easily replaceble.

Coal sucks.

To the OP, what a bummer. Hope many survived.

Spec.

**Klavalala** · 08-17-2007, 07:01 PM

As was noted, it's a mechanical effort for the most part.
Miners are there to shore walls and ceilings, and keep the machines running smoothly.
From what I know, mining and trucking are the major employment in Utah.
Playful has a brother in mining. He works a different mine.That's how the Allred's are known. Fellow miners.

**gundas** · 08-17-2007, 11:09 PM

That whole thing is so sad. I worked 6 months in a gold mine back home and there's things that a machine just can't do. You do need to have people there.
There were some cave ins @ the mine where i worked (Doyon) over the years but i don't recall loss of life because of it.

**Flerdourdyged** · 08-18-2007, 01:48 AM

Incredible how deep down they are.

Pray for a miracle.

**yazetaw** · 08-18-2007, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by Spec
Coal is so 19th century. Its easily replacebale. So why the hell do we keep using it? Its bad in everyway. It has no advantages aside from the fact that its a source of energy...BUT, its easily replaceble. If it's so easily replaceable it would have already been replaced.

**MontyP@thon** · 08-18-2007, 10:02 AM

my sympathies for the miners and families, but i have to ask, doesnt coal turn into diamonds??? My guess thats what we need it for.. besides the energy!!

**Michmant** · 08-19-2007, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by snoopy369
That takes a rather long time mrs. t...

Still happens

**Ccddfergt** · 08-20-2007, 02:38 AM

we need diamonds?

we can make them now

08-08-2007, 07:31 AM	#1
replicamuse Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	The Miners Trapped In Cave-In Can't we figure out a way to do this mechanically already? Sheesh... (I mean mining, not rescuing. Rescuing too, though. ) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-08-2007, 12:00 PM	#2
bloriMal Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 416 Senior Member	Three rescue workers were killed last night by a mountain "bump". A shift in the mountain that forces coal and debris to cave in. Kerry Allred was a family friend. He was one of the six who were trapped. It's time we say goodbye and leave prayers for his family, and the families of the other miners who have been lost. RIP Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-17-2007, 04:02 PM	#3
NumDusthouh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 382 Senior Member	Coal is so 19th century. Its easily replacebale. So why the hell do we keep using it? Its bad in everyway. It has no advantages aside from the fact that its a source of energy...BUT, its easily replaceble. Coal sucks. To the OP, what a bummer. Hope many survived. Spec. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-17-2007, 07:01 PM	#4
Klavalala Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 378 Senior Member	As was noted, it's a mechanical effort for the most part. Miners are there to shore walls and ceilings, and keep the machines running smoothly. From what I know, mining and trucking are the major employment in Utah. Playful has a brother in mining. He works a different mine.That's how the Allred's are known. Fellow miners. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-17-2007, 11:09 PM	#5
gundas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	That whole thing is so sad. I worked 6 months in a gold mine back home and there's things that a machine just can't do. You do need to have people there. There were some cave ins @ the mine where i worked (Doyon) over the years but i don't recall loss of life because of it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-18-2007, 01:48 AM	#6
Flerdourdyged Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 487 Senior Member	Incredible how deep down they are. Pray for a miracle. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-18-2007, 07:01 AM	#7
yazetaw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 373 Senior Member	Originally posted by Spec Coal is so 19th century. Its easily replacebale. So why the hell do we keep using it? Its bad in everyway. It has no advantages aside from the fact that its a source of energy...BUT, its easily replaceble. If it's so easily replaceable it would have already been replaced. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-18-2007, 10:02 AM	#8
MontyP@thon Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 523 Senior Member	my sympathies for the miners and families, but i have to ask, doesnt coal turn into diamonds??? My guess thats what we need it for.. besides the energy!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-19-2007, 05:49 AM	#9
Michmant Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 503 Senior Member	Originally posted by snoopy369 That takes a rather long time mrs. t... Still happens Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-20-2007, 02:38 AM	#10
Ccddfergt Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 489 Senior Member	we need diamonds? we can make them now Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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