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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220052340044 · 08/19/2005 · Oxbow Mining, LLC

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)
Oxbow Carbon LLC
Operator
Oxbow Mining, LLC
Mine
0504674

Narrative

A NON-INJURY METHANE IGNITION IN THE #2 ENTRY, INBY #23 CROSSCUT OF 8 WEST. A TRUSS LEG WAS BEING DRILLED THRU A HOLE IN ROOF PAN. AN EXTENSION WAS ADDED TO THE DRILL STEEL. THE SPINNER WRENCH RUBBED ON THE ROOF PAN IGNITING CH4 BLEEDER COMING OUT OF DRILL HOLE. THE FLAME TRAVELLED 15' TO FACE, THEN WENT OUT ON ITS OWN

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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