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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220050470040 · 02/10/2005 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

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
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Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101401

Narrative

As the 7LS1 Joy Shearer was traveling to the T/G, the H/G drum was cutting bottom and the T/G drum was cutting top. A frictional ignition occurred at #50 shield on the H/G drum that lasted approx 30-40 seconds. It was extinguished with water and a fire extinguisher. No injuries or property damage was incurred.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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