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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220150830026 · 03/12/2015 · Consolidation Coal Company

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)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

An alleged dust ignition appeared to have occurred around the cutter drum of the continuous miner at the face. No injury to the miners in the area nor damage to the mining equipment. The incident occurred while cutting in a belt trench with pyretic intrusions. Rules, regulations and policies were complied with.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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