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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220051230006 · 04/22/2005 · 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
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

On Friday, April 22, beginning at approx. 6 pm, three power outages occured. Upon restarting of the #3 kiln coal firing system, an explosion occured within the mill or ductwork. The safety rupture disc burst as designed. No personal injuires or property damages were sustained.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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