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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220063060019 · 10/25/2006 · Shelby Mining Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
27
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Jimmie R Ryan
Operator
Shelby Mining Company, LLC
Mine
0103217

Narrative

While mining in the #4 entry an undetected amount ch4 was ignited. The miner and bridge operator were burned.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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