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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220083500030 · 12/12/2008 · 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- As the electrician was burning weld from the H/G drum, a spark from the torch fell into a crack in the footwall and set a bleeder on fire. The flame lasted 6 seconds and was extinguished with water. No one was hurt nor was their any property damage incurred.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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