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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220070220005 · 01/17/2007 · Energy West Mining Company

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
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Operator
Energy West Mining Company
Mine
4200121

Narrative

Cutting coal face with rock band. Spark from rock caused coal dust to ignite. MSHA was notified and investigated. Water sprays and pressure were as required and bits on miner were in good shape. Ventilation was good in the face and last open crosscut. Localized area affected mostly on left side of miner.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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