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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220143390037 · 12/05/2014 · Excel Mining, 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
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining, LLC.
Mine
1519515

Narrative

At around the 9:30 am range on #3 section in 7 right entry. A one second flash of methane occurred on the left bolter as he was installing a roof bolt. We called MSHA, and State on the 1 800 number, and after we were informed of a K order we evacuated the mines.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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