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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220052760065 · 09/20/2005 · McElroy Coal Company

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)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
McElroy Coal Company
Mine
4601437

Narrative

FACE DUST IGNITION OCCURRED AT FACE OF #4 ENTRY IN 5 NORTH FACE. THE LEFT SIDE BOLTER OPERATOR OBSERVED AN ORANGE FLAME ON LEFT SIDE OF THE CUTTING. HEAD OF THE MINER WHICH FLASHED & THEN WENT OUT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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