Mining helmet

Mining helmet
In the United States, red helmets are worn by new trainees

A Mining helmet is a type of helmet worn for safety purposes by miners while in the process of underground mining, similar to a hard hat. They sometimes have an electric light affixed.

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Mining helmets are made so a Wheat lamp or other safety headlamp can be attached to the front

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