IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Name: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST at Emerald Coal Resources LP
Start: 03/02/2000

220000660071 · 03/02/2000 · 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: —
Activity: —
Injury source: —
Nature of injury: —
Body part: —
Days lost: —
Mine experience: — years

Operator

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

Narrative

AN IGNITION OCCURRED ON 5 NORTH SECTION 028-0 ATTHE FACE OF #1 ENTRY 85 FT INBY CENTER LINE OF #21 X-CUT. THE FLAME MEASURED 24"" X 3'AND LASTED 5 TO 10 SEC. AND EXTINGUISH WITH WASH DOWN HOSE. NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. METHANE WAS .5%

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown