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Sullivan Shortwall Machine

Helper, Utah
· Circa: 1920 to 1950
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Attached to jackpipes, vertical posts anchored between the mine roof and floor, the shortwall was used to undercut the coal prior to blasting. This machine was last used in the O'Connor Mine near Clear Creek, Utah.
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