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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220121070004 · 04/09/2012 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

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)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

A face ignition occurred on the D-Bleeder section at 11:15 pm. The power was de-energized and all government agencies were notified.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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