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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220080700017 · 03/01/2008 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

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)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101401

Narrative

The Joy Miner was cutting bottom rock in No. 2 Entry on No. 6 Section when a frictional ignition occurred.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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