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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220082660029 · 09/07/2008 · FMC Corp

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)
FMC Corp
Operator
FMC Corp
Mine
4800152

Narrative

The roof bolter operator created a spark when the machine set the bolt. The spark fell to the floor and ignited a small methane bleed. The mechanic (sitting on the borer miner in front of the bolter) and the bolter helper sprayed the bleed and had it out within seconds. There was no injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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