IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Name: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST at Cemex Inc
Start: 01/08/2004

220040200016 · 01/08/2004 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury: ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type: Accident type, without injuries
Occupation: —
Activity: —
Injury source: —
Nature of injury: —
Body part: —
Days lost: —
Mine experience: — years

Operator

Controller (parent): Cemex S A
Operator: Cemex Inc
Mine: 0100016

Narrative

FLAMMABLE VAPORS FROM A HYDRAULIC RESERVIOR ACCUMULATED IN THE TRUNNION GUARD. IGNITION WAS CAUSED BY CUTTING/WELDING IN THE AREA. HYDRAULIC OIL WAS CONTAINED BY A FLAMMABLE SOLVENT.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown