IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Name: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST at Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Start: 01/07/2009

220100250030 · 01/07/2009 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury: ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification: IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type: Accident type, without injuries
Occupation: —
Activity: —
Injury source: —
Nature of injury: —
Body part: —
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: — years

Operator

Controller (parent): Massey Energy Company
Operator: Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine: 4406804

Narrative

A methane ignition occurred on the 003-0 MMU (002 Section) in the face of the number 4 heading approximately 160 feet inby spad # 11072. Located in the 2nd LT. Panel off of the No. 5 Southeast Mains.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown