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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220151980001 · 06/17/2015 · Mill Branch Coal Corp.

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
Mill Branch Coal Corp.
Mine
4407052

Narrative

The event occurred on the MMU 002 in the 4A N Mains. The continuous miner was not operating at the time & was positioned in the right barrier lift in the #5 entry in by spad #4227. The CM & the mobile roof support operator stated they heard rock falling in the gob in by the pillar line. When they turned, they saw a flash & were knocked down by a sudden inrush of air & dust.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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