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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220082770023 · 09/30/2008 · 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
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Activity
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Injury source
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101401

Narrative

IGNITION-- The Longwall Shearer Machine was trying to cut a large rock at No. 101 Shield when the H/G Shearer Opr. saw a flash around the drum of the Shearer. When the machine and drum was cut off the flash went out. It lasted approximately 30 seconds.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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