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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220000660035 · 03/01/2000 · 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
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

AN IGNITION OCCURRED IN THE FACE OF NO.2 ENTRY 214 FT INBY CENTER LINE OF NO. 21 X CUT ON 5 NORTH SECTION MMU 028-0. NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED. THE FLAME LASTED 2 SECS. AND SIZE WAS 4"" BALL-SELF-EXTINGUISHING. IGNITION OCCURRED LEFT SIDE OF FACE 2 FT INBY TUBES A DAY VEIN HAD JUST RAN OUT IN RIGHT CORNER OF FACE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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