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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220150680021 · 02/24/2015 · Capitol Aggregates, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
20
Mine experience
7.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Zachry Corporation
Operator
Capitol Aggregates, Inc.
Mine
4100010

Narrative

While working inside of CM-720 mill, coal dust ignited causing burns to his right side face and hands of three workers.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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