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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220003360043 · 06/24/2000 · Holcim (Texas) 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)
Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
Operator
Holcim (Texas) LP
Mine
4103307

Narrative

UNPLANNED IGNITION OF WOOD DUST IN ALTERNATE FUEL ELEVATOR. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING INITIAL COMMISSIONING OF EQUIPMENT WHILE EQUIPMENT WAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF CONTRACTOR - WATKINS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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