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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220032090084 · 07/18/2003 · Usibelli Coal Mine Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Working with solvents
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
171
Mine experience
18 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Joseph E Usibelli
Operator
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc
Mine
5000030

Narrative

VOLATILE CLEANERS WERE USED TO CLEAN GREASE IN THE VEHICLE SWING SHAFT BORE WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT MODIFICATIONS HAD TO BE MADE TO THE LIP TO PLACE THE RETAINER. TARP WAS PLACED IN THE BO RE TO PREVENT DEBRIS FROM GRINDING ENTERING. IT TRAPPED GASES FROM THE EVAPORATING CLEANING FLUIDS WHICH WERE IGNITED BY THE GRINDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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