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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220242670011 · 09/18/2024 · Ramaco Resources, LLC

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
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
338
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ramaco Resources Inc
Operator
Ramaco Resources, LLC
Mine
4609533

Narrative

Employee was mining in the number 7 heading on the Mains section when a methane ignition occurred resulting in burns to the employees face and hands.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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