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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220092800013 · 10/05/2009 · 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
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
0101401

Narrative

IGNITION: The Miner was cleaning up the face of No. 4 Entry on No. 5 Section and as he was cutting bottom, an ignition occurred on the curtain line side (right side) of the entry. The ignition only lasted a few seconds and it put itself out. No fire extinguishers or water was used.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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