IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Name: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST at Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Start: 11/09/2007

220073170096 · 11/09/2007 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement 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): Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator: Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine: 1200063

Narrative

An unplanned ignition of coal dust occurred in the panels to open and vent pressure. The ignition of coal dust caused the explosion vent panels to open and vent pressure. There were no personnel or equipment damages. The investigation as to the cause of this event is ongoing.

Source

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