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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220090580018 · 02/17/2009 · Dickenson-Russell Coal Company, LLC

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
—
Injury source
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Dickenson-Russell Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4406444

Narrative

Possible alleged ignition on the 003 MMU in the #5 Face, 130' inby spad 7190. Miner man thought he seen a flash, while cutting coal for 2nd car. Foreman who was also there reported that he didn't see anything. They shut the miner down and then continued to examine the miner and area, and found no sign of ignition.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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