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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220112310009 · 08/06/2011 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
3300010

Narrative

At 8:50 p.m. on 8/6/2011 the site lost power. The power interruption reset the PLC controlling the ID fan and ball mill tempering damper causing a partial system shutdown. At 9:29 p.m. the fuel system was restarted and the coal in the #1 Ball Mill system self ignited. No personal or property damage resulted from the ignition.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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