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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220101110003 · 04/14/2010 · 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 Continuous Miner was cutting coal and rock in the No. 1 Entry on No. 8 Section when a frictional ignition occurred. When the operator sheared down with Miner Head to the mine floor, the ignition occurred. The ignition lasted approximately 2 minutes and was put out with a fire extinguisher and wash down hose.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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