Mining Glossary

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Empties - Empty mine or railroad cars. Empty railroad cars are called "flats" in Arkansas.

Escapeway - An opening through which the miners may leave the mine if the ordinary exit is obstructed.

Exhaust Fan - A fan which sucks used air from a mine and thereby causes fresh air to enter by separate entries to repeat the cycle.