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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220083590025 · 12/14/2008 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

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)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

The #3 coal mill system explosion vents opened at 8:06 PM due to an increased pressure created by an ignition of coal dust. High coal mill temperatures occured prior to the event which resulted in coal burning in the inlet duct of the coal mill. There were no personnel injuries or equipment damages.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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