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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220090230021 · 01/21/2009 · American Energy Corporation

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)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

An ignition occurred in #2 Entry of the 22 East section. The flash occurred at the center to the right side of the cutter head and came up over the head. Flash was described as yellow and orange/yellow. Miner was loading its 2nd car after doing parameters. Miner was found to have 21 of 35 sprays working after the incident. Cause was blockage of water sprays by rust.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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