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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220240920002 · 06/27/2023 · Asgard Resources

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Piper Ventures LLC; Pronghorn LLC; Isom Brothers Holding LLC
Operator
Asgard Resources
Mine
3201085

Narrative

Flame detector, detected the igniter sparking & opened up the main gas valve. When the valve opened up, it filled the Plenum with gas. Then when the Pilot light lit, it caused a hard ignition and caused damage to the I-beams that support the floor plates.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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