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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220012320194 · 08/14/2001 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Days lost
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Mine experience
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Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

2A SECTION, #3 ENTRY - A DUST IGNITION OCCURRED IN THE FACE. A YELLOW/ORANGE FLAME WAS OBSERVED 5' TO 6' OFF THE RIGHT RIBLINE OVER THE MINER HEAD. THE FLAME SELF-EXTINGUISHED & WAS OF SHORT D URATION (2 TO 3 SECONDS). THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED SULFUR DEPOSITS IN THE COAL SEAM. NO INJURIES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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