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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220031400029 · 05/14/2003 · Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
Mine
0503672

Narrative

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS INSTALLING A DYWIDAG ROOF BOLT APPROXIMATELY 15 FEET OUTBY THE FACE, ENTRY 2, XC 20-21, 22 HEADGATE. WHILE SPINNING THE BOLT, THE WRENCH CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE METAL MAT, CAUSING FRICTION THAT IGNITED METHANE. WATER AND A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WERE USED TO COOL AND EXTINGUISH THE FLAME.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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