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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220120550018 · 02/15/2012 · Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp

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
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Snyder Associated Companies Inc
Operator
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp
Mine
3600215

Narrative

An unplanned ignition occurred in the # 2 Coal System. It was found that the Dust Collector Fan from the clinker cooler was not running. This is believed to have caused a pressure fluctuation. The flame could have traveled back into the coal system causing the ignition. The Dust Collector fan was repaired. The relief vent worked properly.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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