INSIDE (2025) the 1st REWANUI (Siberia) COAL MINE.PHOTO ALBUM

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DescriptionINSIDE (2025) the 1st REWANUI (Siberia) COAL MINE.
1909--1984.
28 lives were lost over the 75 years that the Rewanui, Liverpool No. 1, 2 , and 3 coal mines produced coal.
Only 1 death from a methane explosion.
1 death from a rubble fall.
1 death from inrush of water.
1 death from poisonous gas.
3 deaths from crushing.
6 deaths from run away coal boxes.
15 deaths from prop/ roof/ rib falls.
There were no deaths in the 23 years of mining in Liverpool No. 3.Map^[1]ContributorTony Kokshoorn

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CommentsCyril Hector
Wow you're game Tony, but the more rounded roof is safer. I really miss going up there...one of my favourite places .

Allison Bianco
Great photos. Allison Bianco nee Piner

Kelly Oconnl
what about number 4

Wayne Marshall
What a great pic.. My Grandfather was a Miner and my Dad was a rope boy at Rewanui Great Memories

Roger O'Regan
Just looking at these pics shows me that mining isn't for everyone. It would be a challenge to me to just go have a look, let alone go underground day after day. Great pictures Tony.

Craig Jarden
my grandfather herb pattinson worked there.

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