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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220060680024 · 01/05/2006 · Drummond Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
—
Injury source
—
Nature of injury
—
Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Drummond Company Inc
Operator
Drummond Company Inc
Mine
0102901

Narrative

A methane ignition occurred as the shearer was cutting toward the headgate. The flame lasted 2-3 seconds. Was extinguished by the bit sprays.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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