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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220043270077 · 11/12/2004 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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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)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

AN ALLEDGED IGNITION OCCURRED ON THE 6 NORTH MAINS SECTION, 088 MMU, 0 ENTRY APPROXIMATELY 115 FEET. EMPLOYEE STATED HE SAW AN ORANGE FLAME 1 TO 1 1/2 FEET FROM LEFT COB, ABOUT 12"" IN DIAMETER, LASTING 1 TO 2 SECONDS. SELF-EXTINGUISHING. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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