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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220090820019 · 03/19/2009 · Warrior Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
30
Mine experience
16.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Warrior Coal LLC
Mine
1517216

Narrative

Victim was using a torch to remove a valve bank from a roof bolter. The torch accidentally contacted an unseen hydraulic hose and caused oil to spray out and ignite burning his left arm and face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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