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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220141600014 · 05/31/2014 · Bowie Resources 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)
Wolverine Fuels LLC
Operator
Bowie Resources LLC
Mine
0504591

Narrative

While installing roof bolts at the start of unsupported face friction from the roof bolter wrench and a steel roof mat ignited an accumulation of methane.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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