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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220002660062 · 09/21/2000 · Millersville Lime Inc

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)
Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
Operator
Millersville Lime Inc
Mine
3300134

Narrative

THERE WAS NO INJURY. MSHA CONTACTED AT 7:30 AM AND INSPECTOR PERFORMED AN INVESTIGATION ALONG WITH STATE INSPECTOR. THE CO. CORPORATE ENGINEER WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN THE INVESTIGATION. THE #2 CO AL FAN EXPLODED THROWING DEBRIS 15 FT. FROM THE HOUSING. FAN ITSELF REMAINED INTACT BUT THE HOUSING WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. FULL INVESTIGATION IS TAKING PLACE & FULL REPORT WILL GO TO MSHA

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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