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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220103360012 · 11/30/2010 · 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

IGNITION: The Longwall Shearer was cutting bottom with the Headgate drum when an ignition occurred. It occurred at approximately No. 115 Shield on the H/G Drum. The fire was around the drum and the flame was put out with the drum sprays. No other fire extinguishers or water was used. The fire lasted only a few seconds and went out on it's own.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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