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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220220380003 · 01/29/2022 · CalPortland

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METHANE GAS-IN MNE & PROC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
13
Mine experience
26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Operator
CalPortland
Mine
0400011

Narrative

Opening fine coal bin, closed the bin. The explosion door blew open and flames came out burning the employees.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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