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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220042880045 · 10/08/2004 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

AN ALLEDGED IGNITION OCCURRED ON THE 6 NORTH MAINS 088-MMU. THE JOY MINER WAS TRIMMING BOTTOM IN 0 ENTRY APPROXIMATELY 190 FT INBY 111 BLOCK TAG. EMPLOYEE STATED HE SAW AN ORANGE FLAME NEAR RIGHT GOB - DURATION LESS THAN (1) SECOND. SELF EXTINGUISHER - NO INJURIES - NO DAMAGE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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