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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220003190016 · 10/30/2000 · Mississippi Potash Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
95
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mississippi Chemical Corp
Operator
Mississippi Potash Inc
Mine
2900175

Narrative

HE WAS USING A TORCH TO WARM AMINE LINE THAT HAD SOLIDIFIED IN THE PIPE. THE PIPE RUPTURED AND FLAMES BLEW INTO HIS FACE AREA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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