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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Fatal · 220101690006 · 06/08/2010 · Taft Coal Sales & Associates Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
FATALITY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Taft Coal Sales & Associates Incorporated
Mine
0100347

Narrative

The Service Truck Operator was refueling a drill rig when an ignition from an unknown source resulted in fatal burns.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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