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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220030500005 · 02/17/2003 · American Energy Corporation

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)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

A METHANE IGNITION OCCURRED AS INFORMED BY THE MINER OPERATOR WHILE CLEANING UP THE CUT AT THE FACE OF #2 ENTRY OF 3 WEST GATE SECTION. THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MACHINE WHILE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF T HE CUT IS WHERE AN ORANGE BALL OF FLAME APPEARED ACCORDING TO THE MINER OPERATOR. THE FLAME WAS SHORT DURATION AND TRAVELED ONLY A COUPLE FEET. CAUSE WAS MINING THROUGH VEIN & METHANE BUILT U

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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