IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Name: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST at Carmeuse Lime Inc
Start: 08/25/2011

220112450003 · 08/25/2011 · 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

At 10:05 p.m. on 8/25/11, the coal in the mill self ignited causing an explosion. The mill was shut down and inspected. No damage to equipment or personnel occurred due to the safety dampers properly venting the combustion gases.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown