Timberman
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006014
A skilled mine worker responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing timber supports in underground mine tunnels and shafts. This individual selects, cuts, and positions wooden props, caps, and lagging to prevent rockfalls and maintain the structural integrity of the mine workings. The work requires knowledge of ground conditions and timbering techniques.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006014 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Zimmerhauermeister; Spanish: maderero; French: boiseur |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-006014",
"term": "Timberman",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A skilled mine worker responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing timber supports in underground mine tunnels and shafts. This individual selects, cuts, and positions wooden props, caps, and lagging to prevent rockfalls and maintain the structural integrity of the mine workings. The work requires knowledge of ground conditions and timbering techniques.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Zimmerhauermeister",
"es": "maderero",
"fr": "boiseur"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/timberman/"
}
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