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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220072130033 · 07/30/2007 · Canyon Fuel 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
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Canyon Fuel Company LLC
Mine
4201890

Narrative

A frictional methane ignition occured on the longwall face, shield No. 130. The flame was extinguished in 3-5 seconds.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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