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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220090140015 · 01/10/2009 · 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
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

IGNITION: The Miner was cutting in the No. 2 Entry on the No. 6 Section. The Miner Operator had cut the coal and roof and when he shearred down and touched the mine floor, an ignition occurred on the right side of the Miner. It lasted approximately 5 seconds and the water sprays on the Miner pit the fire out.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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