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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220071360006 · 05/11/2007 · Heidtman Mining LLC

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
R Alex Johnson
Operator
Heidtman Mining LLC
Mine
0301736

Narrative

Continous Miner was 10 feet into a cut when the operator backed up to trim roof. The sandstone roof created a spark that apparently ignited a small methane bleeder. No flash was observed, but a small air wave was felt. There were no injuries or damages.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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