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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220071360006 · 05/11/2007 · Heidtman Mining LLC

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)
R Alex Johnson
Operator
Heidtman Mining LLC
Mine
0301736

Narrative

Continous Miner was 10 feet into a cut when the operator backed up to trim roof. The sandstone roof created a spark that apparently ignited a small methane bleeder. No flash was observed, but a small air wave was felt. There were no injuries or damages.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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