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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220013550029 · 12/11/2001 · Drummond Company 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
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Drummond Company Inc
Operator
Drummond Company Inc
Mine
0102901

Narrative

AN IGNITION OCCURRED ON THE C-5 LONGWALL FACE WHEN AN ARK FROM CUTTING BIT LUGS OFF THE BLS SHEAR IGNITED AND UNKNOWN METHANE. BLEEDER ROOF. MSHA NOTIFIED AND INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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