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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220110400025 · 02/03/2011 · Carmeuse Lime 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)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
3300010

Narrative

The site had an unplanned ignition of coal dust in the #2 Kiln ball mill fuel system at 2:07 pm on Feb. 3rd. The ignition occurred when the ball mill fan was started and reached 45% output. No injuries resulted. Minor damage occurred to a pressure relief vent. The event was reported to MSHA at 2:15 pm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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