Official Site Of The State Of New JerseyRoof Bolters, Mining
47-5043
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DescriptionAbout this Occupation
Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.
A Day in the LifeDetails about this occupation
- Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
- Pull down loose rock that cannot be supported.
- Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
- Perform safety checks on equipment before operating.
- Perform tests to determine if methane gas is present.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
