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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220151270039 · 04/29/2015 · Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Struck by concussion
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
87
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc
Mine
3608284

Narrative

On April 29, 2015 the Whitney Mine experienced an event that caused an air blast to exit the mine at the portal. Three employees near the entrance of the portal were affected by the air blast. Investigation continues.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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