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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220101240006 · 04/28/2010 · 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
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101401

Narrative

IGNITION: The Miner Crew was cutting coal and rock in Cross cut from No. 3 Entry toward No. 2 Entry. They were cutting bottom rock on curtain side when an ignition occurred. The flame lasted approximately 2 minutes and was put out with 1 fire extinguisher and water.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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