Trapped Miners in Chile

Jimbuna · 10-09-10, 06:10 AM

It shouldn't be long now before the miners are rescued:

http://af.reuters.com/article/metals...24014320101009

I wonder what the final conversation will be prior to their release?

"Okay lads, let's all remember this for next week: What happened in the mine, stays in the mine".

SteamWake · 10-09-10, 08:38 AM

Good to hear.

I posted on this when it first happened like a month ago its several pages back now.

Yea it should make for very interesting 'debriefings' and then fascinating interviews once they get rescued.

Platapus · 10-09-10, 11:10 AM

Since they never officially "clocked out", I wonder it they will get overtime. They certainly deserve it.

So far it looks like Chile handled this very well.

Jimbuna · 10-09-10, 11:25 AM

The drill has broken through but there are still many risks/dangers to be considered:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/10/wo...s/10chile.html

krashkart · 10-09-10, 11:27 AM

Just a matter of days now I guess. Fingers crossed and prayers in mind.

DarkFish · 10-09-10, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Since they never officially "clocked out", I wonder it they will get overtime. They certainly deserve it.

Sleeping at work?! You're all fired!

Jimbuna · 10-09-10, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Since they never officially "clocked out", I wonder it they will get overtime. They certainly deserve it.

So far it looks like Chile handled this very well.

IIRC it is an internationally accepted mining industry principle that miners trapped underground are on continuous pay until rescued.

I hope the Chilean authorities recognise said principle.

Platapus · 10-09-10, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

IIRC it is an internationally accepted mining industry principle that miners trapped underground are on continuous pay until rescued.

I hope the Chilean authorities recognise said principle.

I did not know this. I am sure that if this were an American owned company, they would have been fired like DarkFish posted.

bookworm_020 · 10-09-10, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

Just a matter of days now I guess. Fingers crossed and prayers in mind.

Could be a bit longer, as they have to line the shaft. They are hoping that it will be only the first hundred meters or so, but it may have to be lined the whole way. This would not be easy, as there is a bend in the shaft half way down.

They won't rush it now. they can't afford to stuff this chance up, as it would be a bitter blow to the miners and rescuers.

Jimbuna · 10-10-10, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

I did not know this. I am sure that if this were an American owned company, they would have been fired like DarkFish posted.

Surely not....no employer could be that insensitive and callous given the circumstances and worldwide media attention

Jimbuna · 10-10-10, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bookworm_020

Could be a bit longer, as they have to line the shaft. They are hoping that it will be only the first hundred meters or so, but it may have to be lined the whole way. This would not be easy, as there is a bend in the shaft half way down.

They won't rush it now. they can't afford to stuff this chance up, as it would be a bitter blow to the miners and rescuers.

Let's hope there are no earthquakes due.

Betonov · 10-10-10, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Surely not....no employer could be that insensitive and callous given the circumstances and worldwide media attention

wanna bet ??

Jimbuna · 10-10-10, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

wanna bet ??

Well, no....you obviously know of an employer, probably in your own country

Which is quite sad actually

frau kaleun · 10-12-10, 06:09 PM

I'm watching BBC America and they are live at the scene, looks like the rescue pods are being put into position to begin the rescue operation in... they're saying about two hours from now. They hope to have the first of the men out tonight. Pray, chant, burn incense, cross your fingers & toes, think good thoughts, whatever it is you do - it surely can't hurt.

Reece · 10-12-10, 06:59 PM

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burn incense

I think I will stick to praying!

10-09-10, 06:10 AM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Trapped Miners in Chile It shouldn't be long now before the miners are rescued: http://af.reuters.com/article/metals...24014320101009 I wonder what the final conversation will be prior to their release? "Okay lads, let's all remember this for next week: What happened in the mine, stays in the mine". __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-09-10, 08:38 AM	#2
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Good to hear. I posted on this when it first happened like a month ago its several pages back now. Yea it should make for very interesting 'debriefings' and then fascinating interviews once they get rescued. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

10-09-10, 11:10 AM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Since they never officially "clocked out", I wonder it they will get overtime. They certainly deserve it. So far it looks like Chile handled this very well. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

10-09-10, 11:25 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The drill has broken through but there are still many risks/dangers to be considered: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/10/wo...s/10chile.html __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-09-10, 11:27 AM	#5
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Just a matter of days now I guess. Fingers crossed and prayers in mind.

10-12-10, 06:09 PM	#14
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	I'm watching BBC America and they are live at the scene, looks like the rescue pods are being put into position to begin the rescue operation in... they're saying about two hours from now. They hope to have the first of the men out tonight. Pray, chant, burn incense, cross your fingers & toes, think good thoughts, whatever it is you do - it surely can't hurt.