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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220112580017 · 09/13/2011 · Jim Walter Resources 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
—
Injury source
—
Nature of injury
—
Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101401

Narrative

IGNITION - Welding on E-5 belt line at spad 24064 using torch to burn hole in some guarding and the flame was seen between support beam and mine floor. No injuries were incurred.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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