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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220211160031 · 04/22/2021 · Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
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Mine experience
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Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC
Mine
3607416

Narrative

An alleged face ignition was reported on the H1HG section while mining the #2 entry. An investigation revealed that small areas of pyrite and Sulphur balls were found in the rib and face areas. During mining these pyrite areas were struck and may have caused sparks that contributing to the face crews assessment that ignition occurred. No violations issued during the investigation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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