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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220102640024 · 09/16/2010 · 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
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Activity
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Injury source
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101401

Narrative

IGNITION: The ignition was in the face of #1 Longwall at #122 Shield. The fire was in the top on the Headgate drum. The Shearer was going to the Headgate and had stopped and was going to go back to the Tailgate when the ignition occurred. The flame stayed on the top corner where the roof meets the fact. It was put out with water and 1 fire extinguisher.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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