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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220053610076 · 12/15/2005 · Iluka 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)
Iluka Resources Ltd
Operator
Iluka Resources Inc.
Mine
4406879

Narrative

ROTARY KILN IN ZFP @ MINERAL SEPARATION PLANT EXPERIENCED MINOR RAPID COMBUSTION/EXPLOSION DURING SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE. MINOR DAMAGE TO DISCHARGE EXHAUST COWLING, DUCT WORK & SUPPORT PIERS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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