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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220120260021 · 01/25/2012 · 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
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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)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101247

Narrative

While attempting to cut rock from the roof to ramp up over an existing fault in the Number 2 entry, the extendable exhausting line curtain was being pressed against the rib rock protruding out from the rib. This condition caused the ventilation to be choked down making it difficult to ventilate the face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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