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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220110260009 · 01/12/2011 · Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.

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)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.
Mine
0404075

Narrative

Heated material came in contact with acetylene and oxygen cylinders. The heated material caused the acetylene cylinder to over heat and the pressure relief valve to break and a 2"" rupture in the acetylene cylinder, creating a flame exiting the cylinder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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