Coalface

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001202",
  "term": "Coalface",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The exposed surface of a coal seam from which coal is extracted in a mine. This is the active working area where miners operate machinery like shearers or continuous miners to break away the coal. The coalface continuously advances as mining progresses, requiring constant support and ventilation.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Abbaufront",
    "es": "frente de carbón",
    "fr": "front de taille"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/coalface/"
}