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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220132700027 · 09/24/2013 · Martin Marietta Materials, 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)
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Operator
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Mine
3300156

Narrative

At approx. 12:15AM, maintenance shutoff #5 Coal feeder to inspect drive belts. When the #5 Coal Mill suddenly had an internal coal dust ignition. The force blew dust up thru the feed hopper and blew off the lower inlet duct inspection door. Minimal damage with 6 hrs. to clear, inspect system and investigate cause.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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