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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220150050017 · 12/30/2014 · Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners 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)
Tata Chemicals Ltd
Operator
Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC
Mine
4800155

Narrative

On 12/30/2014 an incident was reported that there had been an ignition of acetylene. Upon investigation it was determined that there was no ignition. An employee had his torch on too long before striking it which caused a mild pop from the excessive gas. MSHA inspector came to investigate and found no wrong doing and no citations were issued.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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