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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220061460043 · 05/25/2006 · Jim Walter Resources 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
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Injury source
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101401

Narrative

12CM27 miner was cutting rock in the no. 1 entry on the no. 6 section when a methane bleeder was ignited causing a frictional ignition on the left side of the no. face. The ignition lasted approx. 1 minute and the flame was extinguished with a fire extinguisher and water.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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