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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220003540031 · 11/17/2000 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

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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Days lost
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Mine experience
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

A FRICTIONAL IGNITION OCCURED AT THE #53 SHIELD ON THE 8RT LONGWALL FACE. THE FLAME EMANIATED AT THE CENT OF THE HEAD END SHEARER DRUM & EXTENDED TO THE TAIL END SHEAER DRUM. THE IGNITION WH ILE THE SHEARER WAS CUTTING TO THE HEADGATE, WHEN THE BELTS STRUCK A SULPHER INCLUSION LOCATED IN THE FACE. THE FLAMES WERE EXTINGUISHED WITH WATER HOSE IN 3 MINUTES

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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