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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220163120038 · 11/05/2016 · Oak Grove Resources 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)
Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF)
Operator
Oak Grove Resources LLC
Mine
0100851

Narrative

Bolter was spotting what EE thought to be pot in 6R Face on East Mains Section. Hole was drill with no issue and bolt push up to set, but operator pushed plate against roof and began to rotate causing sparks to ignite a small pocket of CH4 that was outgassing from above seam. Flame burnt less than 5 seconds.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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