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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220110740027 · 03/11/2011 · 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

At 1:06 P.M on 3/11/2011 an unplanned ignition occurred internal to K2 coal ball mill. The inlet temperature was not reduced to below 200F per shutdown procedures which led to the unplanned ignition. No injuries or damage occurred.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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