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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220212360015 · 08/17/2021 · Amrize Cement Inc.

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
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
2000044

Narrative

Small gas (fuel) explosion in kiln during startup caused by control system logic issues that resulted in excess gas in the kiln.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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