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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220072390035 · 08/23/2007 · 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
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

A frictional methane ignition occurred on the longwall face, shield No. 32. The flame was extinguished within a minute.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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