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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220041140026 · 04/17/2004 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

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
—
Injury source
—
Nature of injury
—
Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rag Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

THE SHEARER MINED INTO A HORIZONTAL DEGAS HOLE THAT HAD METHANE IN IT. THE SHEARER IGNITED THE METHANE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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