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INUNDATION

220041700029 · 06/03/2004 · Vision Mining, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
INUNDATION
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chester M Thomas
Operator
Vision Mining, Inc.
Mine
1517044

Narrative

INUNDATION OCCURRED AT THE 1ST SOUTH PANEL SEALS WHICH ARE OFF THE MAIN EAST INTAKE. FOREMAN FOUND DURING DAILY INSPECTION OF THE MINE. HE WALKED OVER TO CHECK THE #4 SEAL WHEN HE SAW WATER COMING OUT OF THE 4"" RISER. SOON AFTER HE FOUND WATER COMING OUT OF THE 4"" U-TUBE IN THE #1 SEAL. MINE EVACUATED. MSHA 103-K ORDER ISSUED; LIFTED 6/8/04.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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