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IMPOUNDMENT

220082170031 · 07/02/2008 · Covol Engineered Fuels LC

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Headwaters Inc
Operator
Covol Engineered Fuels LC
Mine
0103278

Narrative

Slurry is entering the streambed at 3 locations approximately 1/4 mile downstream of the dam. The flow rate is estimated to be 600 to 800 gallons a minute. The flow is contained and being pumped back into slurry impoundment #5. MSHA has done a full investigation of the accident and has released the impoundment for work to resume as normal.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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