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Updated: May 26, 2025
The workers having arrived at the pit-mouth at their proper hours for the pit is worked by shifts, and consequently is generally worked day and night the first operation is for each to procure his lamp from the lamp-keeper, receiving it lighted and locked; this is found to be necessary, as from the small light given by the Davy-lamp the men are often tempted to open them, and some are even, so foolhardy as to carry their lamp on their cap and a candle in the hand, and hence a terrible explosion may take place.
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