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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220091530007 · 04/28/2009 · 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
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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
0101247

Narrative

While removing the bottom section of a deep well pipe with a torch, methane was ignited.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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