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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220072670033 · 05/30/2007 · CalPortland Company

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)
Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Operator
CalPortland Company
Mine
0201138

Narrative

hot coal or spark ignited pulverized coal in dust collector bin, explosion occured on 4th floor, area is off limits and locked at all times. Safety features worked as designed and intended, rupture discs blew out, dust collector bags and cages, and tube sheet were damaged.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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