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IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

220122150020 · 08/01/2012 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
—
Activity
—
Injury source
—
Nature of injury
—
Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

A face ignition occurred on the E-2 Longwall at 12:10pm. The power was de-energized and all government agencies were notified.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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