後あと山やま

noun

pusher (in a mine)

Mining term for a worker who pushes mine carts or assists the lead miner (先山). Contrasts with 先山, the lead miner who extracts ore.

See also: 先山

• 坑こう道どうで後あと山やまがトロッコを押おしていた。

  The pusher was pushing the mine cart in the tunnel.