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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220051950056 · 07/07/2005 · 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
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
0101401

Narrative

While burning bolts off the Bunker Belt Head Roller at U/G Prod. Shaft Pocket (with torch), sparks from metal that was being cut ignited methane on top of the coal that was located in pocket. Ignition lasted 20 to 30 seconds & flame was extinguished with water. There was only 0.1% methane found prior to & during burning of the bolts. No property damage or injuries were incurred.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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