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W. Griem, 2006 - 2021
Photo: Drilling in contact with the trapped miners,
supplying them with vital goods, Atacama Region - Chile. (Ca50D2410;
W. Griem 2010)
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Photo: Memorial of the mining accident in which,
like a miracle, there were no dead people to mourn.
(Ca50D20045;
W. Griem 2013)
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Mine accident of San José, Atacama
History of the San Jose Mine | |
1890 | Beginning of mining activities |
2007 | Fatal rockfall accident; closure of the mine |
2008 | The mine is reopened |
5.8. 2010 | At 14:00 hrs. collapses in the mine 33 miners are trapped at 688 meters |
7.8.2010 | The ventilation shaft is collapsed. |
22.8.2010 | A drill hole arrives to the mining sector, in the early morning (6:30 hrs.) the drilling team hear punches and later, two messages are sent up to the surface, sended from the surviving miners |
17.9.2010 | 30 cm diameter drilling hole reaches depth. |
13.10.2010 | Rescue of the 33 miners. |
2013 | Closure of the investigation by the Copiapó prosecution. |
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Information:
Data from the San José Mine:
Location E351.562 / N69.95.198
Elevation: 830 m
Distance to Route 5, Panamericana: 39.8 km (Chamonate)
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Literature:
• De: Yunge, 1910: Estadística Minera de Chile 1908 y 1909; Sociedad
Nacional de Minería.
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