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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220231250004 · 04/27/2023 · Ash Grove Cement Company

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)
CRH PLC
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
0300256

Narrative

There was a significant release of energy at the waste fuels facility resulting in substantial property and equipment damage. The incident occurred in the unloading tank area of the waste fuels building. A portion of the area was under maintenance activities at the time of the event. No injuries or entrapments.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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