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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220182530033 · 09/06/2018 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement 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)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

An unplanned ignition of coal dust occurred in the #2 kiln coal mill system fan as a result of an inboard bearing failure. The bearing failure created the ignition source. The rupture vent opened as it should and there were no personnel injuries or equipment damages.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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