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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220031700041 · 06/09/2003 · Drummond Company 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)
Drummond Company Inc
Operator
Drummond Company Inc
Mine
0102901

Narrative

METHANE GAS HAD ACCUMULATED IN DOME, FORMED OVER THE 36 RAW COAL FEEDER ON THE RAW COAL STOCKPILE. WHEN COAL WAS PUSHED ON TOP OF THE FEEDER, THE DOME COLLAPSED ALLOWING THE METHANE GAS TO ENT ER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT APPEARS THE METHANE WAS IGNITED FROM THE DIESEL EXHAUST CAUSING THE DOZER TO BECOME ENGULFED IN FLAME.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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