Glossary of coal mining terminology Wikipedia
A. Adit. An adit is an underground level or tunnel to the surface for access or drainage purposes. Afterdamp. Afterdamp is a mixture of carbon monoxide and chokedamp which replaces atmospheric air after an explosion.. Agent. The agent was the senior colliery manager: the term "viewer", "captain" or "steward" also appeared in older regional the mine owner provided the capital ...