Hatch

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002746",
  "term": "Hatch",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An opening or access point, typically covered by a lid or door, leading into a confined space such as a shaft, raise, or ore pass in a mine. Hatches are used for ventilation, material transfer, or personnel access, and are designed to prevent accidental falls. They must comply with safety regulations regarding guarding and locking mechanisms.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "see_also": [
    "hatchwork",
    "hot hatch"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schacht",
    "es": "hatch",
    "fr": "hatch"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hatch/"
}