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FIRE

220080160039 · 01/02/2008 · Hopkins County Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Hopkins County Coal LLC
Mine
1502013

Narrative

During the dismantling of the dragline, employees were cutting the cab loose from the machine with an oxygen torch. During this process some sparks were going into the cab. At the end of the shift all areas were checked for fire. None were found. After everyone had gone a fire started in the cab. Moderate damage to interior & flooring. No injuries.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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