Zinc miner wearing acetylene head lamp tamps fuses in dynamite drill-holes at zinc mine in Franklin,New Jersey. Shift boss instructs the miner to take off his head lamp. The miner puts back on his lamp as the boss leaves. Miner's head lamp lights a fuse that results an explosion. Two miners light dynamite fuses and exit the stope. Fellow miner switches the 'Danger' sign before leaving.
Zinc miners at end of their shift , board the man-car at the shaft station of zinc mine in Franklin,New Jersey. Protective railings provide safety. Miners being hoisted to upper level.
Zinc miners arrive in man-car at top-landing shaft station of zinc mine in Franklin,NJ. Miner exit the car and take their work checks from the department check-board.
Zinc miners work on an open cut at the zinc mine in Franklin,New Jersey. Miners use ropes and wear safety harnesses while working. A miner uses no safety and is instructed to use a rope and belt. Miner unfastens his safety harness. Loose ground slides and the miners fall. Miner wearing a safety harness survives the accident.
Zinc mine workers inside a change-house at zinc mine in Franklin,New Jersey. Miners use soap-fountains,running water wash-troughs and shower baths. Suction fans on the compartment lockers aid in drying of clothes.
Zinc miners exit the time-office gates of the zinc plant in Franklin,New Jersey. Miners wear protective winter clothing. Snowy street and a leafless tree in the background.