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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220020500110 · 02/08/2002 · Lafarge Corp

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
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Corp
Mine
2300158

Narrative

WHILE TRYING TO IGNITE GOB FIRE CALCINER A BUILDUP OF NATURAL GAS OCCURRED AND ON 4TH IGNITION ATTEMPT GAS EXPLODED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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