Shift of Miners in the Elevator Which Will Take Them Down to Work in the Virginia-Pocahontas Mine #4 near Richlands, Virginia They Are Headed for the 1,200 Foot Level.
The Black Hats Signify That the Men Are Experienced Miners. The Miner with the Green Hat Is a Safety Man. These Mines Have Three Shifts, Two Working and One Cleanup 04/1974. Photographer: Corn, Jack. Original public domain image from Flickr