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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220000480008 · 02/14/2000 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
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Mine experience
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Rag Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

AN IGNITION OCCURRED ON SOUTH MAINS SECTION AT 6 AM 2/14/00. THE LOCATION WAS 110' INBY CENTER LINE OF NO.20 X-CUT NO.5 ENTRY. NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED. FAME MEASURE APPROX 1' X 1' IN SIZE LASTING 4 TO 5 SECONDS AND SELF EXTINGUISHING.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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