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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220100620023 · 02/26/2010 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

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)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

At approx. 11:33 pm an explosion occurred inside the #2 coal mill system resulting in the opening of both explosion vents. There were no personnel injuries or equipment damages at a result of the accident. Metallic objects were found in the coal mill which created an ignition source.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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