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INUNDATION

220182740012 · 09/27/2018 · Redpath USA Corporation

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Deilmann-Haniel
Operator
Redpath USA Corporation
Mine
2402286

Narrative

Night shift crews were entering the underground at the start of shift through portal four. The crew sensed a bitter acid taste as they entered. The crew immediately retreated out of the mine and contacted management. The mine was left to ventilate, MSHA 1-800 number was called. Mine rescue team determined a sulfide dust explosion occurred during day shift blasting.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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