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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220063190039 · 11/08/2006 · Lone Mountain Processing 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
—
Injury source
—
Nature of injury
—
Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Lone Mountain Processing LLC
Mine
1502263

Narrative

Apparently, a small confined methane face ignition occurred on the 003-0 section in #3 entry right crosscut of the 9 Right Panel off of 5 East. No injuries occurred. After the investigation of the incident by MSHA and company personnel, no signs of ignition, burning or charring were observed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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