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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220111520001 · 05/23/2011 · Brooks Run Mining Company LLC

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)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Brooks Run Mining Company LLC
Mine
4609066

Narrative

A alleged ignition of methane gas was described to have occurred in the face of the No. 7 entry. A flame was witnessed by the continuous miner operator while loading the third shuttle car in the cut. No injuries or damage to equipment resulted from this occurrence.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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