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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220031110096 · 04/07/2003 · West Ridge Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
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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

AN ADDITIONAL VENTILATION WAS INSTALLED FOR THE #1 ENTRY OF THE FIFTH RIGHT DEVELOPMENT SECTION. ONE SHUTTLE CAR WAS LOADED ON THE LEFT SIDE THE CONTINUOUS MINER WAS MOVED TO THE RIGHT SIDE. A S IT BEGAN TO CUT A METHAN FEEDER WAS IGNITED. THE FLARE-UP WAS EXTINGUISHED W/ROCK DUST. THIS SECTION HAS ENCOUNTERED A FAULT & METHAN IS BEING LIBERATED IN THIS AREA. FLAREUP WAS APPR 20 SE

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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