Contraband (coal mine)

Contraband in coal mines means items which not allowed to be taken underground in a coal mine because if there is firedamp about they may start a fire or explosion. This includes: matches, tobacco and other smoking materials, anything that may cause sparks, anything with electric components except what has been safety-approved. They have to be declared before going down and left there, and collected after coming out of the mine.[1]

References
  1. "Glossary of Mining and Geordie words". Archived from the original on 2013-07-11. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
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