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EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

220151660025 · 06/10/2015 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
Mine
4801353

Narrative

We received notice of an approaching electrical storm. Protocol was followed to evacuate the areas around blasting areas. When personnel returned to the area there were some blast holes detonated, apparently by a lightning strike.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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