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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220143320017 · 11/24/2014 · 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
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Operator
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Mine
3300156

Narrative

The #5&6 Kiln Burner was on the burning floor cleaning when EE heard a what EE presumed unplanned ignition in the #5 coal mill. The #5 coal mill was running normally prior to the ignition and continued to run after the ignition. The mill was inspected. No major damage was found. The mill was started again and continued normal operation. The cause of the ignition is unknown.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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