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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220092800013 · 10/05/2009 · Jim Walter 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)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101401

Narrative

IGNITION: The Miner was cleaning up the face of No. 4 Entry on No. 5 Section and as he was cutting bottom, an ignition occurred on the curtain line side (right side) of the entry. The ignition only lasted a few seconds and it put itself out. No fire extinguishers or water was used.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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