IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Name: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST at Alex Energy, LLC
Start: 04/22/2007

220071240038 · 04/22/2007 · Alex Energy, LLC

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type: Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation: Drill helper
Activity: Handling supplies or material
Injury source: FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Massey Energy Company
Operator: Alex Energy, LLC
Mine: 4606870

Narrative

The EE was assisting the driller with the removal of rods (drill steel) from the borehole. There was an ignition of methane (gas). The EE received 1st degree burns to his left arm, face and neck. The EE also received a 2nd degree burn on his left arm.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown