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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220110400025 · 02/03/2011 · Carmeuse Lime 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
—
Injury source
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
3300010

Narrative

The site had an unplanned ignition of coal dust in the #2 Kiln ball mill fuel system at 2:07 pm on Feb. 3rd. The ignition occurred when the ball mill fan was started and reached 45% output. No injuries resulted. Minor damage occurred to a pressure relief vent. The event was reported to MSHA at 2:15 pm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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