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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220052650006 · 09/15/2005 · Peabody Powder River 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)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
Mine
4801353

Narrative

At the east grizzley heat was generated from warm coal in old duct work left from a de-commissioned bag house. To allow water to drain, a 6?? hole was cut into a cover plate where a pipe was once connected to the baghouse . As the water began to flow from the hole, dust was carried with the water and flashed. The flash occurred outside of the facility.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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