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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220031840051 · 06/30/2003 · American Energy Corporation

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
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

A REPORTED GAS OR DUST IGNITION OCCURRED IN THE SOUTH MAINS SECTION AT THE FACE OF #3 ENTRY OF THE FUTURE 6 EAST GATE PANEL. THE MINER WAS MINING IN A CLAY VEIN WHEN A ORANGE BALL CAME FROM TH E CUTTING HEAD. LAST APPROX COUPLE OF SECONDS. THE MINER WAS ON THE AIR CURTAIN SIDE OF THE CUT AND WAS CUTTING HARD ROCK. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THIS INCIDENT WAS METHANE SNIFFER PLUGGED WI

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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