Caver
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001014
A miner who works to clear away fallen rock and debris after blasting or a roof fall to make a passage safe and accessible. This work involves shoveling, loading, and transporting the loose material, known as muck or spoil, away from the active work area. The term is distinct from the recreational activity of caving, referring specifically to a laboring role within a mine or quarry focused on clearing rockfall.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001014 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Abraumarbeiter; Spanish: caver; French: caver |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001014",
"term": "Caver",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A miner who works to clear away fallen rock and debris after blasting or a roof fall to make a passage safe and accessible. This work involves shoveling, loading, and transporting the loose material, known as muck or spoil, away from the active work area. The term is distinct from the recreational activity of caving, referring specifically to a laboring role within a mine or quarry focused on clearing rockfall.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Abraumarbeiter",
"es": "caver",
"fr": "caver"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/caver/"
}
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