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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220110270007 · 01/20/2011 · American Energy Corporation

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)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

An ignition occurred on the 9 West longwall face at #107 shield. A orange flame was observed at the mine roof that lasted about one minute around the tailgate shearer drum. The area was checked for methane which was .015% CH4. The shearer was stopped and power knocked. Cause may have been worn bits on the shearer drum.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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