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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220061170002 · 04/25/2006 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement 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)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

A Contractor employee was striking an oxy/fuel torch when an unplanned ignition of acetylene gas occurred near the #2 clinker cooler. There were no personal injuries or equipment damage. The contractor is Huelsman-Sweeney Construction.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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