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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220041070065 · 06/04/2003 · Kingwood 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
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Kingwood Mining Company LLC
Mine
4608751

Narrative

North Mains MMU 003 at 35 block, approx. 50 ft in cross-cut 5 to 4. the operator was making a clean up pass with only his bits and scrubber running loading a s/c. There was a frictional ignition in the left corner of the face, the flame was orange in color with smoke after the flame went out flame lasted 1 to 2 seconds. no injuries.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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