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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220030990049 · 04/02/2003 · West Ridge 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
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Andalex Resources B V
Operator
West Ridge Resources Inc
Mine
4202233

Narrative

A SMALL FAULT WAS ENCOUNTERED IN THE #1 ENTRY OF THE 5TH RIGHT TWO-ENTRY HEADGATE DEVELOPMENT SECTION. TWO SHUTTLE CARS HAD BEEN LOADED FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENTRY. TWO CARS WERE LOADED F ROM THE LEFT SIDE. THE CONT MINER WAS JUMPING ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THREE QUARTERS OF WAY DOWN AN ORANGE FLAME APPEARED AND LASTED FOR APPROX 2 SECONDS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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