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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220063450026 · 12/05/2006 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.

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)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
Mine
0402848

Narrative

Silicate Plant Tray Dryer (Zone #3) had unburned fuel that ignited, creating a small explosion. This created enough pressure to open most of the dryer doors. Discovered that the air flow switch had been jumpered out, allowing the gas to remain on with not enough air to burn all the fuel. No injuries were sustained and one section of the roof on the west side buckled (minor damage).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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