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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220032540012 · 09/01/2003 · Pinnacle 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
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Questor Management Company LLC; Benjamin M Statler
Operator
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC
Mine
4601816

Narrative

DAMAGE TO VENTILATION CONTROLS WAS DISCOVERED ON THE 8I LONGWALL TAILGATE DRUING A PRESHIFT EXAMINATION. FAN WATER GAUGE READINGS INDICATE THE EVENT MAY HAVE OCCURRED AT 9:58 AM. DISCOVERY OF DAMAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9:45 PM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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