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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220100960017 · 03/29/2010 · 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 approximately 7:41am the rupture vents on the #2 coal system opened due to an ignition of coal dust inside the coal grinding circuit. Prior to the ignition the coal weigh belt stalled causing a reduced amount of coal feed into the grinding mill which resulted an elevated temperature at the mill exit. There were no personnel injuries or equipment damages.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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