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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220253280005 · 11/12/2025 · 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
METHANE GAS-IN MNE & PROC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was mining in the number 7 right crosscut located on the #2 section when a methane ignition occurred resulting in burns to the employee's face, hands and arms.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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