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" If the mine doors weren't open the racing mine cars, which weighed about four tons when full, crashed into the unopened doors." page 31. The nippers had to stay alert and ready so a tragedy like this wouldn't happen.

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" If the mine doors weren't open the racing mine cars, which weighed about four tons when full, crashed into the unopened doors." page 31. The nippers had to stay alert and ready so a tragedy like this wouldn't happen.

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Here is an insight of the conditions in the coal mines.

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Here is an insight of the conditions in the coal mines.

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Below is a nipper boy waiting for mining carts in the dark."It was a long day for the nipper, who became bored sitting all alone in the dark." page 30.

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Below is a nipper boy waiting for mining carts in the dark."It was a long day for the nipper, who became bored sitting all alone in the dark." page 30.

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"The of air pushed out dangerous gases, like methane, so they didn't build up in pockets and explode" The nippers did not work in safe conditions. The children were exposed to dangerous gases that could affect their health.

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"The of air pushed out dangerous gases, like methane, so they didn't build up in pockets and explode" The nippers did not work in safe conditions. The children were exposed to dangerous gases that could affect their health.

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"The Nipper reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor" Webpage. A nippers job was to operate the coal mining gate.They have to open it to let mining cars through.

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"The Nipper reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor" Webpage. A nippers job was to operate the coal mining gate.They have to open it to let mining cars through.

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Do you know what they used to call underground miners? "Underground Savages!"

What was an "Irish baby buggy? " It was a slang expression for a wheelbarrow.

A "Cackler " is what they called a miner who let others do the heavy work.

"Johnny Newcome " was a novice miner.

Don't forget the "Little Red Wagon." That's what those traveling toilets they had at some mines were nicknamed in the old days.

Modem miners, no doubt, have their own slang; but the language used by miners years ago was very interesting. And fun, too!

A "Nipper" was a boy who ran errands for miners. A "Shoofly" was a transverse passage in a mine.

Miners were also known as "Muckmen."

How about "Red?" That's what they used to call gold. Why? It's a bit of a mystery.

"Blue?" That's what they often called silver? Once again, you figure it out.

As for "Sparkle," well, that's an easy one. That's what they used to call diamonds.

Who was "Quinine Jimmy?" That's another name for the doctor on duty at a mining camp. He was also known as "Old Pills."

" Windy shot" is an explosion "that fails to break the coal."

"Tick hole" is a small hole or cavity in a rock. So was "Vug."

A "Tool nipper" was another name for a youngster who worked in the mines.

"Sourdough" was a miner who came south from Canada seeking to make his fortune in America. Most of the "Sourdoughs" returned home with empty pockets.

"Stomachlobber" was what they called the camp cook. He was also called "Sizzler" and "The gut burglar."

"Strawberries" is what miners once called beans. "Sow bosom" was bacon. "Belly wash" was the term for non-a1cholic refreshments. Coffee was "Blackjack" or "Blackstrap."

To "break one's pick" was to become discouraged, and quite a few miners did.

"Ground hog" was a small hand-truck used to push ore cars inside mines. They were also called "Barney," "Larry," "Bullfrog" and "Mule."

Let's have a quiz now. Some common examples of old mining slang follow. See how many you recognize:

1. Glory hole; 2. Muck; 3. Nosebag; 4. Powder monkey; 5. Slave markets; 6. Aladdin's lamp; 7. The picklock that never fails; 8. Buzzard dollar.

Answers: 1. A mine that is loaded; 2. To work with a shovel; 3. Lunch Break, usually inside a mine; 4. A miner who knows how to use dynamite; 5. Where miners are hired; 6. To find gold; 7. Gold; 8. A silver dollar

Last but not least: What is a "Boar's nest?" That's a mining camp where women are not allowed.

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Do you know what they used to call underground miners? "Underground Savages!" What was an "Irish baby buggy? " It was a slang expression for a wheelbarrow. A "Cackler " is what they called a miner who let others do the heavy work. "Johnny Newcome " was a novice miner.