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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220151600002 · 06/04/2015 · Brooks Run South Mining, LLC

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)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC
Mine
4608829

Narrative

An unplanned ignition of gas occurred in the 7 right face on 6/4/2015. Ignition occurred during loading of the third shuttle car when the head of the continuous miner came into contact with the bottom. The operator shut down the miner and the flame above the ripper head was still present. He reactivated the sprays and the flame disappeared. No injuries were reported.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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