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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220100620023 · 02/26/2010 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement 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)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

At approx. 11:33 pm an explosion occurred inside the #2 coal mill system resulting in the opening of both explosion vents. There were no personnel injuries or equipment damages at a result of the accident. Metallic objects were found in the coal mill which created an ignition source.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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