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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220150710009 · 03/02/2015 · Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC

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
59
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC
Mine
4800977

Narrative

Employee was clearing airline with methanol when a fire erupted causing burns to his face, neck, chest and hands.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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