Riding a mantrip underground at a coal mine

A quick video of riding a mantrip underground at a coal mine. A mantrip carries miners underground to their destination. It rides along tracks and is operated by the miners.
Check out the updated 4K version here: • Riding a mantrip in an...
Video shot with Nikon D810 and AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens.
Quick note: The camera was not padded and is sitting on the frame of the mantrip. It was an impromptu shot, next time I'll try this with some padding between the camera and mantrip to see if it helps with vibrations.
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[@janeparker1475]

No way I could go under ground like that - God Bless the Men that do - 🤓🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@zacharyself5933]

I am a coal miner it’s not that bad I promise it cool really

[@andrewh5457]

I want down the pit in 1975, I was 16 years old, it was before all the health and safety rules, I spent 14 years on the coal face, and even though i lost 2 fingers in a accident, I never thought of it as dangerous, I look back now, and it actually scares me, the things we did. God bless all miners.

[@kenjohnson4423]

@@andrewh5457 , that's scary alright, being trapped would be horrible

[@harolddenton6031]

Amen i would have a major panic attack as I easily get to feeling too claustrophobic being in that tight of spaces.

[@edward8930]

@@harolddenton6031 when life faces you with adversity you either persevere or perish, this is the reason you feel you need to hide behind statements like “I’d have panic attacks” your generation has never had to really live... everything has been provided. Take this knowledge and become a new and better you.

[@stamrly418]

Takes me back 40+ years to be driven along the roadway back out to the shaft after a long day of jointing HV cables.. forgot about the memory till I saw this. I know this is somewhere in USA but it is so memory jogging its frighting....Thanks Amacf

[@thepitpatrol]

Yes indeed, God Bless these people that keep the power going.

[@twinvideoproduction9662]

Cool ride. I see lots of work to make those tunnels. Thank you for sharing.

[@intouchweb]

Takes me back... I was almost waiting for the skid, drop the sand and then dump it for an emergency stop, "faaarrr....." then brace for impact with the diesel that should not have been in the section just around the corner! Who needed Luna Park rides... aaah the good ol days!

[@benb5430]

I work in hard rock mines. I take my hat off to all the coal miners. Keep up the work

[@adamkarolewics9530]

I only slow down for the switches facing me 🤣

[@craigburbery2551]

The miners have balls alright ,fuck the underground,I done dangerous jobs 3 of my school mates died doing ,but miners earn their bread,thanks for sharing

[@CoalCountryRoads]

Sweet video man. Makes me miss the days.

[@EssingtonCreative]

Thanks. I shot a 4K version a while back too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2K2iZemq9enbNk I have a bunch of new 4K underground stuff I shot and haven't really used it just yet other than a few promotional things.

[@Yo_Hahn]

Nice ride, would be cool to see the vehicle to this.

[@ameliaflowers9836]

Nope. Couldn’t do it .

[@CHV1257]

There was a time this wouldn't bother me, I get heebie jeebies now

[@TheMendipman]

I used to ride one of those every day.

[@adventureswithmercenaryfamily]

I been in one deep mine , that was enough ...Great video 📹 thanks.

[@TCBubba]

I've never been in one and that was enough. Wow!

[@jimmyharrison2798]

I have worked ungrounded in limestone..this takes some nuts boy..wow not for me. Thanks to all that do it

[@Hexagenium]

Sweet footage ! Great mates!

[@edwertduvall6953]

God Bless and keep you!

[@slimdog7026]

Brings back memories

[@gregkrugh3345]

I wish our track was that smooth.

[@jamesbenedict7206]

Working in a coal mine. Going down down down.

[@righttoremainsilent9259]

And we complain all day about how tough our life is because we spend hours in front of the computer

[@dmeads5663]

This looks like Marshall county

[@EssingtonCreative]

I believe you're correct

[@ericanderson2108]

Going inby on 4 track at McElroy Mine!!!

[@jsimm4587]

I used to rebuild some long wall cylinders that were for McElroy don’t know if it was you or not . The big cylinders I cut apart and re-threaded .

[@adamwebster9784]

REEEEEED FACTION!!!

[@badboy.7458]

Poplar grove ky we had to walk out most the time.

[@bigdogbob845]

Doing a comparison of the track width to the height of this mine tunnel gives me the willy's, can't be more more than 5 ft tall

[@raymondscott906]

the track will be narrow gauge. maybe 3 feet.

[@bonniemeans1741]

I myself would not want to go under ground but their are lots of men and women.❤️

[@iliadfastness5646]

What are those little signs and fluttering tags on the ceiling telling the driver?

[@EssingtonCreative]

I'm not sure what every one of those signs means but some show the location you're at or indicate where safety items are and such.

[@freddie3958]

prob to show that the airs flowing & what direction

[@keithdeel5336]

One colored set of ribbons shows this is the primary escape route which is also the main fresh air intake (air is being blown into the mines by large ventilation fans on the surface). Another set shows shows doorways while other colors shows things like first aid supplies. The little signs are numbered telling the driver how far in he or she is. Also each track that turns off is also labeled with a number or name. Other signs shows where underground phones are located and where methane monitors are and so on.

[@adamkarolewics9530]

All those signs tell him where doors are for other tunnels on the haulage, where self rescuers are, fire fighting equipment, different track crossovers and any other information pertaining to things of that nature in the mine. Then you have your escapeway lifeline hanging along the side of the rib as well telling you how to get out in case of an emergency.

[@natural1256]

Cut n pillar method

[@christinespencer406]

Tight Ellington lights all the way

[@johns294]

What mine is that and where ? Just curious . If you can say ✌🏼

[@coalninja2273]

Right, was wondering myself. Looks like Console Mine or Possibly a Murray Mine. West Virginia or Pennsylvania I'd say.

[@EssingtonCreative]

I worked for Murray for 6 years and was laid off when they went into bankruptcy protection. This is one of their West Virginia mines but I can't remember exactly which one. I would usually shoot video at the Ohio County and Harrison County mines and I believe this is their Ohio County operation.

[@johns294]

@@EssingtonCreative …..Thanks man . You miners are some brave BAD ASS dudes . Never forget that ! 🤘

[@eccosabanovic1589]

..Half Life 2 stuff...cool

[@raivin7172]

POV: you are a rock

[@pradeepkumar8729]

Trip men ka kaam kya hota hai

[@pinslayer4579]

Miners don't make nearly enough money......my claustrophobia kicked in about 10 seconds in and I couldn't even watch anymore

[@edwertduvall6953]

These men and women should make no less than 100.00 an hour for all the dangers they face daily.

[@davidjohnston9817]

I know how u do this not me

[@mathiasringle6972]

What size were those blocks at the end?

[@Quadir21]

I love this shit.....

[@MaddieMontana-pb8nr]

Can I ask where this is located??

[@EssingtonCreative]

I don't remember which exact mine but I believe it's a mine in either Ohio County, WV or Marshall County, WV

[@MaddieMontana-pb8nr]

Can you speak to how you got access to doing this? I would love to experience this myself@@EssingtonCreative

[@EssingtonCreative]

@@MaddieMontana-pb8nr I actually worked for their parent company at the time but I do know some mines will allow visitors. The only thing is, a visitor must have an escort so it may not happen because that's someone taking their shift to escort you. But if like a safety person may be up for it. If you were to bring camera equipment underground, you would need to make a list of what you'd bring and have it submitted to MSHA for approval prior to visiting. The mines owned by the company I worked for did have equipment ready for visitors just in case. Are you local?

[@tommiesmith3191]

No thank you.

[@diesellover6411]

What holds the roof up ??

[@nbain66]

Roof bolts

[@rayunterzuber70]

6,8,12&16 foot bolts. The holes are drilled as the coal is mined out. Mesh is set and once you’re ready to bolt Resin is pushed up with your bold and torqued down. There are a lot of variables but simply put, that’s how it’s done.

[@pauldavies93pd]

F that for a job, and God keep all miners safe

[@Luke-ov4pi]

What gauge is this rail?

[@raymondscott906]

probably 2 feet 6 inch or 3 feet

[@jayo1212]

Is the mantrip battery powered?

[@coalninja2273]

It's diesel powered mantrip. Probably a "Brooksville". You can hear the motor running. They do have battery operated rides some places. Out by mainly (Older parts of the mine).

[@jayo1212]

@@coalninja2273 does it have a filter on the exhaust?

[@coalninja2273]

Yes they have specially designed filters and Exhaust to deal with Emissions. Although they still put out Gases from burning diesel but that's what the Constant air flow underground is for. Moving gasses and diluting them basically