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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220031400029 · 05/14/2003 · Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.

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
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
Mine
0503672

Narrative

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS INSTALLING A DYWIDAG ROOF BOLT APPROXIMATELY 15 FEET OUTBY THE FACE, ENTRY 2, XC 20-21, 22 HEADGATE. WHILE SPINNING THE BOLT, THE WRENCH CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE METAL MAT, CAUSING FRICTION THAT IGNITED METHANE. WATER AND A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WERE USED TO COOL AND EXTINGUISH THE FLAME.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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