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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220041050040 · 04/08/2004 · Consolidation Coal Company

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)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601968

Narrative

METHANE FRICTIONAL IGNITION - FACE AREA OF #9 ENTRY OF 6-NORTH SECTION (#070). OCCURRED ON LEFT RIB AS A RESULT OF MINER CUTTING DRUM EDGE, IGNITING A METHANE BLEEDER ON COAL RIB.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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