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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220041340026 · 05/06/2004 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement 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
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

AT APPROX. 9:30 PM ON MAY 6, 2004, DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE #2 KILN ELECTOSTATIC PRECIPITATOR (ESP). INITIAL INVESTIGATION REVEALS THAT AN EXPLOSION MAY HAVE OCCURED INSIDE THE #2 ESP. THE INVESTIGATION IS CONTINUING AT THIS TIME. INVESTIGATION REPORT WILL BE SENT TO VICENNNES UPON COMPLETION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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