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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220092740009 · 09/18/2009 · Solvay Chemicals, 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)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

At 6:45 pm on Sept 18th, an ignition of gas occurred at the site of the gob vent bore hole number 2. Upon discovery, the gob vent bore hole pump and engine were taken off line. The incident is still under investigation to determine cause and corrective actions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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