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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220160200010 · 01/10/2016 · Essroc Cement 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)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp.
Mine
3600190

Narrative

It is believed that a malfunction occurred within the coal mill when a plow broke. This likely promoted ignition of fire due to sparking. No injuries reported, filters and support cages damaged during fire. All safety interlocks functioned correctly as expected.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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