These are articles written by Eric Edie. Collecting in old Mines I am writing this article for the people that collect or plan to collect in a cave or underground mine. Being an active miner and working in this environment for 12 years I can tell you there are ways of making your a trip a safe and enjoyable one.
Lets start out with a personal protective gear.
Hard hat, steel toe shoes and eye glasses are a must. Even a small piece of rock hitting you can spoil the day. Next you are going to need some way to see in the dark, if you have access to a miners lamp with battery all the better. Would be wise to carry spare bulb for lamp or flashlight and having a spare flashlight is also a good idea. You don't know what dark is until you loose a light underground.