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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220151000010 · 04/01/2015 · Paramont Coal Company Virginia LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
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Mine experience
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Paramont Coal Company Virginia LLC
Mine
4407223

Narrative

There was an ignition that occurred in the face while mining the first cut out of 3 left. The ignition was possibly due to a rib bolt that was wrapped around the head and a spark was created. Also, the ventilation curtain was not on the last row of bolts as required in the plan.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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