# INUNDATION
> MSHA accident `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:** Deilmann-Haniel
- **Operator:** Redpath USA Corporation
- **Mine:** [2402286](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.  

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*