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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220101440010 · 05/20/2010 · 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

Loading crew was cutting coal in the no..1 face on the no..8 section in the middle push of a three push system when the ignition occurred while cutting bottom. The flame was orange and blue in color and lasted approximately 30 seconds, one fire extinguisher was used to extinguish the ignition

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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