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INUNDATION

220051540036 · 05/27/2005 · Jim Walter Resources 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)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101322

Narrative

On Friday, 5/27/05, water inflow into No. 5 Mine exceeded pumping capacity. No employees other than those involved in water pumping were allowed in the mine after the Friday Owl Shift. Pumping efforts continued until 8:15 AM on Monday, 5/30/05. All power into the mine and the 5-3 Fan were then shut off. The mine is currently idle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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