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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
220031740048 · 06/16/2003 · U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC
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Degree of injury ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type Accident type, without injuries
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Operator
Controller (parent) Usx Corp
Operator U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC
Mine 0100851
Narrative A METHANE IGNITION OCCURRED ON THE MAIN NORTH SECTION IN A #6 ENTRY BETWEEN #60 AND #61 CROSSCUT WHILE NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WAS BEING CONDUCTED.
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