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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220111050020 · 04/11/2011 · 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

Experienced an unplanned ignition of coal in #2 Ball Mill. At 9:24 a.m. power was lost to the fuel system which prevented the system to be purged as required by the shutdown SOP. The explosion occurred when the mill fan was restarted started. No injuries or damage occurred.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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