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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220131700003 · 06/13/2013 · The Quikrete Companies

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Struck by concussion
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Office and lab work, Clerical
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Quikrete Holdings Inc.
Operator
The Quikrete Companies
Mine
2200786

Narrative

Hot elevator exploded. Propane gas buildup and ignition causing substantial damage to bucket elevator.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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