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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220042880045 · 10/08/2004 · Consolidation Coal Company

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
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

AN ALLEDGED IGNITION OCCURRED ON THE 6 NORTH MAINS 088-MMU. THE JOY MINER WAS TRIMMING BOTTOM IN 0 ENTRY APPROXIMATELY 190 FT INBY 111 BLOCK TAG. EMPLOYEE STATED HE SAW AN ORANGE FLAME NEAR RIGHT GOB - DURATION LESS THAN (1) SECOND. SELF EXTINGUISHER - NO INJURIES - NO DAMAGE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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