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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220030270043 · 01/23/2003 · Jim Walter Resources 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)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101247

Narrative

ROCKDUSTER WAS FILLING DUST TANK AT NORTH DUST HOLE AND SAW SPARKS AND FLAME COMING (STARTING) FROM EXHAUST PIPE THEN TRAVELED ACROSS THE ROOF TO THE INTAKE DUST PIPE WHERE FLAMES WERE PRESENT . IT BURNT FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES UNTIL HE PUT IT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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