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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220033570008 · 12/10/2003 · MLC

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)
Margaret J Heckman
Operator
MLC
Mine
2300542

Narrative

THE COAL/AIR MIXTURE INSIDE A DIRECT FIRED COAL MILLING SYSTEM IGNITED EXPLOSIVELY. DAMAGE: 1) COAL MILL FAN TO BURNER DUCT RUPTURED ALONG A WELD SEAM APPROX. 24"" CIRCUMFERENTIALLY. 2) A BELLOWS EXPANSION JOINT AT THE BURNER WAS DISTENDED. 3) COAL MILL FAN IMPELLAR SHOWED CRACKS AT THE RADIAL BLADE ROOT WELD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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