Thursday, October 14, 2010

Small Pennsylvania plays a BIG part in mine rescue!!

All around the world people have watched non-stop with the rescue of 33 miners from a collapsed mine in Chile.  The miners have been trapped since August 5th.  Brandon Fisher owner of a small company in Berlin, PA Center Rock had a huge part in their rescue.  His company made the 28 inch wide canister that functioned as the bit.  Shramm Inc of West Chester PA made the T-130 drill that drilled 2,000 feet down to reach the miners.  Fisher spent 37 days drilling the rescue shaft to reach the miners.  This has been an incredible story to watch.  What a miracle for all the miners to have been lifted to safety one by one in a small capsule.  All 33 miners were rescued alive.  They were able to communicate with the miners during there days in the mine.  Many people have speculations that their story will turn into a Hollywood movie.

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