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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220053610076 · 12/15/2005 · Iluka Resources Inc.

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
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iluka Resources Ltd
Operator
Iluka Resources Inc.
Mine
4406879

Narrative

ROTARY KILN IN ZFP @ MINERAL SEPARATION PLANT EXPERIENCED MINOR RAPID COMBUSTION/EXPLOSION DURING SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE. MINOR DAMAGE TO DISCHARGE EXHAUST COWLING, DUCT WORK & SUPPORT PIERS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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