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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220000800033 · 03/19/2000 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

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)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101322

Narrative

A METHANE IGNITION OCCURRED IN THE #3 FACE OF THE #4 SECTION (MMU 004-0). A METHANE BLEEDER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FACE WAS IGNITED BY A SPARK FROM THE CUTTING HEAD OF THE COMPANY NO 102 JOY 12CM-12 CONTINUOUS MINER. THE IGNITION WAS EXTINGUISHED IN 2 MINUTES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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