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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220133500009 · 12/06/2013 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

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)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

Coal Thayer belt tripped causing coal mill to become lean. Mitchell IN was receiving a winter storm, the combination of ice and snow that built up on the vent might have caused a delay in when pressure was released. Vents are set to release at 1 psi. Some smoldering coal in the duct work on the bottom just right inside of door during investigation

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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