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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220040900018 · 03/22/2004 · Oxbow Mining, 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
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Oxbow Carbon LLC
Operator
Oxbow Mining, LLC
Mine
0504674

Narrative

EE was drilling in the #2 face of the west mains MMU 002. The roof had fallen in a dome slope while being mined and measured to be 14' high. Roof mats and screen were installed, while drilling for a roof bolt, the wrench heated the roof pan and sparks from the wrench resulted in a small ignition of methane.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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