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INUNDATION

220110820010 · 03/22/2011 · Left Fork Mining Co Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
INUNDATION
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Benjamin R. Bennett
Operator
Left Fork Mining Co Inc
Mine
1512564

Narrative

This mine is in inactive/non-producing status. Barometric Pressure change with water blown from trap in SC #2 seal. Curtain torn down by rock. Safety Dept Personnel and MSHA Inspector found 5% methane. Men were immediately pulled and power turned off. Action plan put in place under the direct supervision of two MSHA Inspectors who were on-site.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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