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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220070640029 · 02/08/2007 · Shelby Mining Company, 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
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

A spark from the miner bits ignited a bleeder of methane gas near the footwall. The flame was described as a flash that was put out with rock dust.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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