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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220220380011 · 01/29/2022 · CalPortland

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Safety director
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
34
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Operator
CalPortland
Mine
0400011

Narrative

Investigating how to open the coal bin to clean it out. The explosion door was open then closed. Hot gases came out and burned the employee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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