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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220140690022 · 03/08/2014 · 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

Explosion Vents were modified to fit new style of clips. Manufacturer of old clips went out of business, causing us to fabricate/modify the bracket so the new clips could be used. When new bracket was installed it left a small lip/pocket for coal fines to collect causing it to smolder and build up and then fall down into cyclone causing ignition. (3rd Time) Has not since.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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