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EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

220121320024 · 05/01/2012 · Cordero Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
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)
Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC
Operator
Cordero Mining LLC
Mine
4800992

Narrative

A partially loaded cast blast pattern detonated unexpectedly when an adjacent cast blast pattern was fired. The two patterns were separated by a shot break consisting of two rows of empty drill holes. The unplanned detonation caused damage to a small equipment trailer and broke several windows on an unmanned overburden drill.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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