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INUNDATION

220110960009 · 04/02/2011 · Mettiki Coal WV, LLC

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)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC
Mine
4609028

Narrative

An inundation was discovered in the bleeder system of the mine which caused an obstruction in the ventilation system of the longwall. The bleeder fan was shut down to prevent damage to the fan. The mine was evacuated and electrical power was shut off going into the mine. No injuries or equipment damage occurred as a result of this accident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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