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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220121930019 · 07/01/2012 · 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
—
Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

At 6:23 PM on 7/1/12 the site lost power shutting down the fuel system. The system was restarted at 8:55 PM on 7/1/12. At 8:55 PM the coal mill experienced an unplanned ignition of the coal in the #1 KFS Ball Mill. No injuries or property damages occurred.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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