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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220031740048 · 06/16/2003 · U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC

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)
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.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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