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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220061980071 · 07/11/2006 · Sisecam Wyoming, LLC

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
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
OCI Company, Ltd.; Anadarko Petroleum Corp
Operator
Sisecam Wyoming, LLC
Mine
4800154

Narrative

While backing up continious miner was cutting floor. Sparks from bits ignited methane on floor. Power was shut down and miner operator exited miner. Fire extinguisher from shuttle car (SC31) was used to extinguish flames. Flames were burning for approx. 2 minutes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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